ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds
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ADHD is an ongoing and expanding public health concern, according to researchers studying the disorder. One million more U.S. children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016, a new study shows.
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