People With ADHD And Autism May Be 4x Likelier To Face Tissue Disorders
HuffPost UK
A study analyzing health data from 117 million US adults and teens found that individuals with ADHD and autism are up to four times more likely to develop connective tissue disorders than those without these neurodivergent conditions. This increased risk, which affects tissues supporting bones, organs, and muscles, was most pronounced in patients diagnosed with both ADHD and autism.
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