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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/why-are-adhd-rates-so-much-higher-in-the-u-s/
- Published: 2025-05-12T10:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at www.gizmodo.com Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio