Children with ADHD more likely to receive medication if they live in poorer areas
Previous research has shown that children in poorer areas are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. This new research in BJPsych Open, published on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, is the first UK study to show an association between deprivation and the likelihood of receiving medication for ADHD.
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Children with ADHD more likely to receive medication if they live in poorer areas