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CDC uses datasets from parent surveys and healthcare claims to understand diagnosis and treatment patterns for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Estimates for diagnosis and treatment can vary depending on the source. This page includes ADHD data from different sources.
Here’s a snapshot of key ADHD statistics, including who it affects nationally as well as worldwide and diagnosis rates among both children and adults.
At a glance. The percentage of children estimated to have ADHD has changed over time, and its measurement can vary. Information on this page shows ADHD trends across the U.S. prior to 2018.
Explore key ADHD statistics for 2024, including global prevalence, treatment trends, demographic insights, and much more.
What to know about ADHD in adults. While it is normal to sometimes have trouble focusing or to feel a bit restless, for people with ADHD, such problems can be severe and last over time. In adults, ADHD can cause difficulty at work and with relationships. ADHD may also make it difficult to keep healthy habits and avoid health risks.
An overview of statistics for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).
This includes: 2.3 percent young children ages 3-5. 11.1 percent school-age children ages 6-11. 13.6 percent adolescents ages 12-17. Prevalence by sex among children who have a current diagnosis: 13.3 percent boys. 7.5 percent girls. Prevalence by race or ethnicity among children who have a current diagnosis: 10.9 percent White. 10.9 percent Black.