Everything To Know About ADHD: Facts, Symptoms, And What To Do If You Have It

Why Diagnoses Have Risen

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Throughout the past couple of decades, diagnoses of ADHD have risen. Researcher Dr. Wei Bao says that one in ten people currently have ADHD. Most of the increase stems from minority groups, which may indicate better access to healthcare. The more people visit the doctor, the more get diagnosed, Bao explains.

Genetics may also play a role. The condition often passes from parent to child, and many parents may not know that they have it. Complications during pregnancy may also kick-start the disorder.

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