ADHD Tied to Higher Death Risk, but Treatment May Help

WHO:

Fox News - The review examined people with ADHD and ADHD medication.

Drudge Report - The article headline refers to a study about ADHD and death risk.

WHAT:

Fox News - A JAMA Network Open review examining nearly 16 million people found ADHD was linked to a 70% higher death rate.

Fox News - ADHD medication was associated with a 25% lower mortality risk.

Drudge Report - The headline states that ADHD was linked to a 71% higher death risk.

WHERE:

Fox News - The review included people across three continents.

HOW:

Fox News - Researchers examined nearly 16 million people in a review published in JAMA Network Open.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:41 UTC)

A review of nearly 16 million people across three continents, published in JAMA Network Open, found that ADHD was linked to a 70% higher death rate. The study also found that ADHD medication was associated with a 25% lower risk of death.