Specific Genetic Variants Can Increase Risk of ADHD: Study

Researchers have identified 12 regions in genome, changes in which increase risk of ADHD.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental and behavioural disorder affecting 5 per cent of children and 2.5 per cent of adults worldwide. A recent study has attempted to uncover genetic variants that might lead to the development of this disorder.

The study, published online in the journal Nature Genetics, stated that while common genetic variants contribute substantially to ADHD susceptibility, no variants have been singularly associated with ADHD.