ADHD diagnosis increased 39% in 6 years

Trial Site News - Oct 2026

CDC: ... percentage of children ages 5–17 ever diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased from 9.9% in 2019 to 13.8% in 2025—a 39.4% relative increase.

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