Older adults with ADHD may be at increased risk of car crashes

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Older adults with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) are more likely to be in a car crash, receive a traffic fine or have to brake aggressively to avoid a collision, according to international research. The researchers say most research into drivers with ADHD has focused on younger people, so they looked at data from 2832 drivers aged 65-79. Collecting data on hard-braking events, self-reported traffic fines and vehicle accidents over an average of 3.5 years, the researchers say self-reported ADHD was associated with a 7% increased risk of hard-breaking events, a 102% increased risk of receiving a fine and a 74% increased risk of being in a crash.