Sex-Specific Effects of Relative Fat Mass on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Insights from the 1999–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
There is a significant sex-specific association between RFM and ADHD, showing an inverse relationship in boys and a positive association in girls. These findings suggest that the influence of adiposity distribution on ADHD differs by sex, highlighting the importance of considering sex differences when evaluating risk factors for ADHD.
Authors
- Lihua Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-9299)
- Sitong Bi
- Huijing Li
- Xinyang Xu
Institutions
- Beijing Chang'an Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Luhe Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University (CN)
- Beijing Children’s Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10445463261416680
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00