Sep 4, 2018, 3:50 PM
(from Kaiser Health News) The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a study released Friday. The rise was most pronounced in minority groups, suggesting that better access to health insurance and mental health treatment through the Affordable Care Act might have played some role in the increase. The rate of diagnosis during that time period doubled in girls, although it was still much lower than in boys. Researchers say they found no evidence confirming frequent complaints that the condition is overdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.
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