CDC

CHILDREN DIAGNOSED

6.1 million children from ages ranging 2 to 17 years old have been diagnosed with ADHD in the United States. 

International Society for Global Health 

 

ADULTS AFFECTED
 

Persistent ADHD in adults is 2.58% translating to 139.84 million, and symptomatic adult ADHD was 6.76%, translating 366.33 million globally. 

CDC

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MOST AFFECTED

The great number of children diagnosed with ADHD, come from ages 12-17 years with 3.3 million cases. 

National Health Interview Survey 

RACE/ETHNICITY

Non-Hispanic (White Children) are most affected by 11.5%
Non-Hispanic (Black Children) 8.9%
Hispanic Children 6.3%

CDC 

GENDER MORE AFFECTED

With a 12.9% comparison to 5.6%, boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls.