ADHD Incidence Trends Fluctuated from 2016 to 2023 in Adults, Adolescents
Key Takeaways: Adult ADHD diagnoses decreased from 2016 to 2020, then increased post-2020, influenced by awareness and COVID-19 impacts. Adolescent ADHD diagnoses declined until 2018, then stabilized, with higher incidence rates than adults. Expanded DSM-5 criteria and varied diagnostic practices may have contributed to fluctuating ADHD diagnosis rates. Study limitations include demographic biases and lack of covariate adjustment, necessitating further research into ADHD incidence trends.
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