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Study: Unmedicated ADHD Increases the Risk of Contracting COVID-19

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July 23, 2020Does attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) increase a person’s risk of contracting COVID-19? Yes, if the ADHD is unmedicated.

This finding comes from a new study that shows a correlation between untreated ADHD and a higher-than-average likelihood of contracting the coronavirus illness.The study, published this week in the Journal of Attention Disorders1 by a group of Israeli researchers, found that individuals with ADHD alone are about 52% more likely to have tested positive for COVID-19 compared to those without ADHD.However, individuals with ADHD who treat their symptoms with stimulant medication face virtually no additional risk for COVID-19 compared to non-ADHD subjects.

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