Link Between ADHD and Obesity Might Depend on Where You Live

Link between ADHD and obesity might depend on where you live

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity—a relationship that can also be mediated by the features of the urban environment in which a person lives.

How Geography Influences the Link Between ADHD and Obesity

The Urban Landscape Shapes the Intricate Link Between ADHD and Obesity Emerging research is shedding new light on the complex relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity, revealing that where a person lives—particularly the urban environment—plays a pivotal role in mediating this connection. A groundbreaking study by Tian Gan, Rayan Succar, Maurizio Porfiri, and Simone Macrì, recently published in PLOS Comple…

Link between ADHD and obesity could depend on where you live

ADHD could contribute to obesity by reducing physical activity, and this relationship could also be influenced by where you live, according to international researchers who used data from 915 US cities. They found cities with fewer opportunities for physical activity or more food insecurity saw stronger links between ADHD and obesity. Meanwhile, the link seemed weaker in cities with better access to mental health care and higher education levels…