Specific Genetics Linked to Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
DENMARK, JUL 22 – Children with the highest genetic risk for ADHD face a 5.6% chance of maltreatment, rising to 5.7% if parents have psychiatric diagnoses, according to Aarhus University research.
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ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study shows. Researchers found that ADHD-associated genetic variants, especially when combined with parental psychiatric diagnoses, increase the likelihood of abuse and neglect.
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