Abstract
In this study we selected several genetic markers that most strongly underlie risk for ADHD and tested if they showed an overlap with other traits and disorders that often co-occur with ADHD. We found that some of the genetic risk factors were shared between ADHD and co-occurring conditions in the general population, specifically atypical cognitive functioning, higher body mass index, neurotic behaviour, anxiety, depression, risk-taking behaviour, smoking and alcohol use. Our study findings suggest that genes do, at least to some extent, explain the overlap between ADHD and co-occurring conditions. These genetic factors contribute to cognitive functioning, body mass index, mood symptoms and substance use in the general population.
1 Application
Application ID | Title |
18177 | Multi-trait GWAS analyses in the UK Biobank |
1 Return
Return ID | App ID | Description | Archive Date |
1834 | 18177 | Association of Polygenic Risk for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder With Co-occurring Traits and Disorders | 29 Nov 2019 |