Parental Asthma May Increase ADHD Risk in Kids

An analysis of data concerning the first twenty years of the life of nearly one million Danes suggests that children born to asthmatic mothers may have up to a 41% increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while having a father with asthma is associated with a 13% elevated risk for ADHD. The study authors conclude, “These results support theories regarding shared genetic and environmental risk factors having a role in the development of ADHD.” Brain, Behavior, & Immunity, August 2019