They acknowledged that the study was limited due to the fact that there wasn't a control group and that the ADHD diagnosis was through self reports, which cannot always be considered accurate; therefore, further research needs to be done in this area. They also concurred that the high rate of co-morbidities typically found in children and adults with ADHD could contribute to the obesity. For example, depression and anxiety can also cause eating disturbances in people with ADHD.
Earlier studies on children and adolescents, such as the one published in January 2007 at The Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, also found a correlation between ADHD and obesity. Those researchers reported that ADHD should be assessed and proper treatment should be offered when treating youngsters with obesity.
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