10 Mar 2025 • A study found that neurodivergent individuals had a significantly higher risk of obesity (RRR = 1.64), diabetes (OR = 4.18), and hypertension (OR = 1.51), while adults with learning disabilities showed even stronger associations for obesity (RRR = 1.70) and diabetes (OR = 2.39).

These findings highlight the urgent need for tailored health interventions, including adapting annual health checks and weight management programs to better address metabolic risks in neurodivergent and learning-disabled populations.

Source: Oxford Academic | Read Full Story