How can this information help prevent the more physical symptoms/effects of ADHD (frequent accidents, cuts and bruises, etc.)? 

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The effects on coordination as a result of cerebellar gray matter levels in adults with ADHD in combination with impulsivity as a symptom of ADHD may be causing the drastic increases in dangerous vehicular incidents in older adults with ADHD.

Hofstra University

Impulsivity as a symptom of ADHD in adults with ADHD likely has a large impact on the likelihood of motor vehicle incidents, as a lack of self-control could cause one to make more rash or reckless decisions on the road.

Accident Proneness and ADHD Pt. 2

Hove, M. J., Zeffiro, T. A., Biederman, J., Li, Z., Schmahmann, J., & Valera, E. M. (2015). Postural sway and regional cerebellar volume in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. NeuroImage. Clinical, 8, 422–428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2015.05.005

Postural sway and regional cerebellar volume in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Liu, Y., Chihuri, S., Mielenz, T. J., Andrews, H. F., Betz, M. E., DiGuiseppi, C., Eby, D. W., Hill, L. L., Jones, V., Molnar, L. J., Strogatz, D., & Li, G. (2023). Motor Vehicle Crash Risk in Older Adult Drivers With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. JAMA Network Open, 6(10), e2336960. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.36960

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