Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/hyperkinetic disorder of pediatric and adult populations in clinical settings: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Hyperkinetic Disorder (HD) is linked to increased risks of morbidity, comorbidity and mortality, with higher prevalence in clinical populations. The differential prevalence of ADHD/HD across adult and pediatric clinical populations, influenced by factors such as time trends, sex, age, geographic regions, and comorbidities, has not been systematically assessed.

Methods

MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase and PsycINFO databases were searched from inception to 1st August 2023 for eligible full-text papers published in English, and reviewing reference lists of identified studies and review papers. Studies reporting ADHD/HD prevalence in adult and pediatric clinical populations were included. Meta-regression evaluated the effects of

SUBMITTER: Johnson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700782 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature