ADHD Diagnoses Surge in UK Among Adults and Boys in the Past Two Decades
- Boys aged ten to 16 have seen the highest number of ADHD cases, according to data from UCL
- The percentage of children in this age range diagnosed with ADHD has increased from 1.4% in 2000 to 3.5% in 2018
The United Kingdom has experienced a significant increase in diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with the highest number of cases found in boys aged ten to 16, according to a study conducted by University College London (UCL).
ADHD symptoms, such as restlessness, concentration problems, and impulsive behavior, are typically present during childhood. However, they are now being recognized as persisting into adulthood.
The research reveals a significant rise in both ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions for ADHD medication over the past twenty years.
The UCL team reviewed data from seven million individuals ranging in age from three to 99 between 2000 and 2018. Among this group, 35,877 individuals received an ADHD diagnosis, and 18,518 were prescribed ADHD medication by their GPs.
Britain has seen a significant rise in diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with the most cases in boys aged ten to 16 (file image)
The researchers anticipate a continued increase in diagnoses and emphasize that ADHD is more commonly found in children than in adults. It is also more prevalent in boys and men compared to girls and women.
The study showed that the rise in cases has been highest among children. In 200
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