The global prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: An umbrella review of meta-analyses
287 Citations•2023•
Getinet Ayano, Sileshi Demelash, Yitbarek Gizachew
Findings from this compressive umbrella review suggest that ADHD is highly prevalent in children and adolescents with boys twice more likely to experience the disorder than girls.
Abstract
Findings from our compressive umbrella review suggest that ADHD is highly prevalent in children and adolescents with boys twice more likely to experience the disorder than girls. Our results underpin that priority should be given to preventing, early identifying, and treating ADHD in children and adolescents.