US EditionADHD Surge Driven by Rising Awareness Rather than More Cases
- A review led by King's College London found no clear increase in ADHD prevalence since 2020 despite rising diagnoses across 17 countries and 40 studies.
- The rise in diagnosed cases stems from greater awareness, less stigma, and increased demand for assessments, rather than an actual growth in ADHD prevalence.
- NHS England estimates that approximately 2.5 million individuals in England have ADHD, with over half a million currently awaiting assessment, as referrals continue to increase by 13% each month.
- Professor Philip Shaw explained that although the actual prevalence of ADHD has likely remained fairly stable, there has been a noticeable rise in how many individuals are being identified and diagnosed with the condition.
- The findings highlight a backlog in diagnosis and the need for improved services and diverse treatments to help people manage ADHD effectively in the UK.
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Doctor highlights overlooked ADHD symptoms as study shows condition is often missed
New research from King's College London has found no evidence that ADHD rates have increased, despite a surge in people seeking assessments and diagnoses.The comprehensive review examined 40 studies across 17 countries and discovered that prevalence rates have remained stable since 2020.Lead researcher Dr Alex Martin suggested the rise in diagnoses likely reflects historical under-diagnosis rather than an actual increase in cases. "ADHD prevalen…
Genome-wide analyses of ADHD identify 27 risk loci, refine the genetic architecture and implicate several cognitive domains
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder with a major genetic component. Here, we present a genome-wide association study meta-analysis of ADHD comprising 38,691 individuals with ADHD and 186,843 controls. We identified 27 genome-wide significant loci, highlighting 76 potential risk genes enriched among genes expressed particularly in early brain development. Overall, ADHD genetic risk was associ…
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