Rise in ADHD in Young Women During the Pandemic
TOPLINE: In the 2 years after March 2020, primary care diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in female individuals aged 1-24 years increased 24.7% above the expected rates, peaking at 158.6% above the expected rates in those aged 20-24 years, a UK study showed. On the other hand, ADHD in male individuals and depression rates in both sexes were lower than expected rates during this period.
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