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  • Title: The Association Between Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity-Related Outcomes, and ADHD in Adults With Comorbid Affective Disorders.
    Author: Wynchank D, Bijlenga D, Lamers F, Kooij JJS, Bron TI, Beekman ATF, Penninx BWJH.
    Journal: J Atten Disord; 2018 Mar; 22(5):460-471. PubMed ID: 27422611.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: ADHD may predispose to obesity, a metabolic syndrome component. Affective disorders are also associated with MetSyn and ADHD. This study examined whether ADHD confers any added risk of MetSyn and obesity-related associations in a large sample with varying stages of affective disorders. METHOD: Participants included 2,303 adults from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety. Three groups were compared (controls, those with depressive/anxiety disorders without ADHD; and those with depressive/anxiety disorders and ADHD) for presence of MetSyn risk factors, body mass index, and waist-hip ratio. ADHD symptoms were identified by using a T-score > 65 (Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale). RESULTS: Multivariable analyses were additionally adjusted for sociodemographic, lifestyle, health factors, and affective disorders. Analyses showed no significant association between MetSyn, obesity-related variables, and comorbid ADHD. High Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity symptoms were not associated with MetSyn. CONCLUSION: This study did not confirm that MetSyn and obesity-related parameters are increased in comorbid ADHD.
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