Why Are ADHD Rates So Much Higher in the U.S.?

Image credit: Chen via Pixabay. Article by Ed Cara. Gizmodo – May 10, 2025.

Chances are, you know someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or you might have it yourself. ADHD is a complex condition characterized by symptoms like a constant inability to pay attention, impulsiveness, trouble sleeping, and mood swings. According to the latest data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 7 million children in the U.S. (11.4% of all children) have been diagnosed with ADHD, along with 15.5 million U.S. adults (6% of the adult population)—half of whom were diagnosed as kids. […]

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