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The cost of waiting: ADHD, early death and assessment rationing

By David Gray-Hammond NeuroHub Community 25 Oct 2026 5 MIN READ

Waiting lists are usually discussed as an inconvenience. New research suggests that for ADHDers, they are a question of risk. A meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open links ADHD to a 70% higher risk of early death from any cause. In England, meanwhile, a growing number of NHS areas are rationing ADHD assessment,…

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