Comorbidities and comedication among individuals in treatment for ADHD: a Danish nationwide study

This study reveals that both prevalence of somatic and psychiatric comorbidities and the use of psychiatric comedication are significantly higher among individuals in ADHD treatment. The highest occurrence is seemingly among females aged 7-17 year and 18-29 years. The coexistence of ADHD with other somatic and psychiatric conditions can constitute a more complex disease burden, necessitating enhanced disease management strategies to reduce complications and enhance quality of life. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the temporal association of these results.

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BMC Psychiatry
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-026-07824-5
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Comorbidities and comedication among individuals in treatment for ADHD: a Danish nationwide study

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This study reveals that both prevalence of somatic and psychiatric comorbidities and the use of psychiatric comedication are significantly higher among individuals in ADHD treatment. The highest occurrence is seemingly among females aged 7-17 year and 18-29 years. The coexistence of ADHD with other somatic and psychiatric conditions can constitute a more complex disease burden, necessitating enhanced disease management strategies to reduce complications and enhance quality of life. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the temporal association of these results.

BMC PsychiatryVol. 26(1)
MetLife (United States) (US), Aarhus University Hospital (DK), World Health Organization - Denmark (DK)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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