Those With ADHD or Autism , May Have Higher Risk of Dying Young.<br />CNN reports new research has found that those who are autistic or have ADHD may have increased odds of dying young.<br />Often hypothesized to be correlated with higher risks of premature death, .<br />experts say findings on the two disorders have been inconsistent thus far.<br />experts say findings on the two disorders have been inconsistent thus far.<br />According to the meta-analysis of many previous studies, published Feb. 14 <br />in the journal 'JAMA Pediatrics,' .<br />those diagnosed with autism and <br />ADHD are twice as likely to succumb <br />to early mortality than the rest <br />of the general population.<br />According to the Autism Society, almost <br />1% of the world's population is autistic.<br />Per the World Health Organization, nearly <br />5% of humans are diagnosed with ADHD.<br />Experts say those who are autistic or <br />diagnosed with ADHD "frequently die of preventable natural causes.".<br />They say the often-impulsive behaviors associated with autism and ADHD may be a factor when it comes to injuries and incidents, unintentional or otherwise.<br />This knowledge demands widespread recognition <br />and the implementation of systematic screening and preventive approaches. , Joint statement from neurodevelopment experts <br />Russel A. Barkley and Geraldine Dawson, via CNN
