A recent study found that about 15.5 million U.S. adults, or 6% of the adult population, currently have a diagnosis of ADHD, according to research published Oct. 10 by the CDC.
Research conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Survey Systems between October and November 2023, indicated that about half of ADHD patients were diagnosed after the age of 18. The findings also highlighted significant treatment gaps, with one-third of adults with ADHD not receiving any form of treatment.
The study also found that among those prescribed with stimulant medications, 71.5% of individuals also had challenges obtaining proper medication due to shortages and only one-half of the adults had used telehealth for ADHD services.
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