ADHD Diagnoses Are Soaring Across Europe, But the Condition Itself Is Not
Bioengineer.org
ADHD diagnoses in Europe are increasing primarily due to greater awareness and improved recognition by healthcare systems, rather than a genuine rise in the condition's prevalence. Research suggests that the actual population prevalence of ADHD remains stable at around 5-7% in children and 2-3% in adults across Europe. In some countries, diagnosed rates now align with expected population rates, but in others, such as the UK, ADHD remains significantly under-diagnosed and under-treated.
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