7
The average age of ADHD diagnosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
6.1%
The percentage of U.S. children who take medication for ADHD, according to CDC.
25%
The percentage of children treated with medication who also receive psychotherapy, according to a study of 300,000 U.S. children with private insurance, published in JAMA Pediatrics. The researchers also found that this percentage varied widely across the country.
2x
The increased risk of premature death among people with ADHD, according to a study of nearly 2 million people, including more than 32,000 with ADHD, published in The Lancet. The increase was mainly driven by deaths from accidents, the researchers found. They also emphasized that the absolute risk of premature death was still low.
1 in 6
The share of college students who misuse stimulant drugs commonly prescribed for ADHD in an effort to boost their academic performance, according to a meta-analysis in Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review.
