Methylphenidate and Reduced Overweight in Children With ADHD.

The objective of this study was to investigate odds ratios of overweight/obesity in children with ADHD and to compare the change in body mass index (BMI) after initiation of methylphenidate treatment in normal versus overweight/obese children. This population-based study included 724 children (<18 years), of whom 197 were girls. Odds ratios for overweight and obesity were calculated, comparing the study group with a reference group from the same area.

Swedish population-based study of pupils showed that foster children faced increased risks for ill health, negative lifestyles and school failure.

Aim: This population-based study explored whether foster children faced a higher risk of health problems than children of the same age who were not in foster care.

Methods: Data for 13 739 pupils aged 10, 13 and 16 years were obtained from the Pupil Health Database in the county of Värmland, Sweden, for the school years 2012/2013 and 2013/2014. These included data on school performance, health, lifestyle and social relationships, based on children's interviews with school nurses.