The cause of ADHD is unknown,9 but scientists classify it as a neurobiological disorder
ADHD is a medical condition and not the result of poor parenting, poor nutrition, food allergies, or eating too much sugar9
ADHD is considered to be one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children
Approximately 80% of children
diagnosed with ADHD will continue to show symptoms into
adolescence and approximately 65% will show symptoms into adulthood.10 Learn more about the genetic link of ADHD
ADHD is not diagnosed through laboratory tests or blood counts, but rather is defined by certain characteristic behaviors uncovered through evaluation by a qualified medical professional9
Prevalence of ADHD in Childhood
ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in school-aged children4
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) estimates that 4% to 12% of school-aged children have ADHD4
The prevalence of ADHD in adults in the United States is approximately 4%.11 If there are 280 million people in the United States, this translates into about 8 or 9 million adults with ADHD, of whom less than 1 million have been diagnosed and treated.11
