Two meta-analyses of the association between atopic diseases and core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

ABSTRACT: Studies in the field of neuroscience and psychology have hypothesized that a causal association exists between atopic diseases and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have reported a higher risk of ADHD in children with atopic diseases; however, the relationship between ADHD symptoms and atopic diseases remains unclear. We systematically reviewed observational cross-sectional and longitudinal studies to investigate the relationship between atopic diseases and ADHD symptom severity (hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention). The majority of studies showed a statistically significant association between atopic diseases and both ADHD symptoms, with substantial heterogeneity in the outcome of hyperactivity/impulsivity. Remarkably decr

SUBMITTER: Chuang YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8888762 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature