Neurodevelopmental conditions could be linked with early deaths, says study

Having a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism and ADHD could be related with a nearly five times higher chance of dying before age 25, compared to those without, according to a study conducted in New Zealand.

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While relative risk between the two groups is high, it is important to remember that deaths in this group remain rare, said lead author Nick Bowden, from the University of Otago’s department of paediatrics and child health.

Symptoms of neurodevelopmental conditions can emerge in early childhood, impairing one’s development in skills such as language, communication or behaviour.