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ADHD: Prevalence in Adults
Approximately 1/3 of children diagnosed with ADHD retain the diagnosis into adulthood.
The overall estimated prevalence of current adult ADHD is 4.4%.
- The estimated lifetime prevalence of ADHD in U.S. adults aged 18-44 years is 8.1%.
- The estimated worldwide prevalence of adult ADHD is estimated at about 2.8%.
- Prevalence was higher for males (5.4%) vs. females (3.2%).
- Non-Hispanic white people (5.4%) have a higher prevalence than all other race/ethnicity groups.
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