Green Environments in Early Childhood Appear to Influence ADHD Risk

 ADHD in the News 2021-03-18


Less green space surrounding a child’s home may be associated with a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published online in Environmental Health Perspectives...This study, based in Denmark, investigated associations between residential green space in early childhood with an ADHD diagnosis from age 5 on.