The prevalence of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A global systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has recently attracted much attention, however, an up-to-date estimation on the prevalence of adult ADHD is lacking. In this study, we aimed to assess the global prevalence of adult ADHD in the general population through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

PubMed, Medline, Embase and PsycINFO were searched to identify relevant articles published from January 2000 onwards. Population-based studies that were conducted in the general adult population and quantified the prevalence of adult ADHD were included.

Results

The prevalence of persistent adult ADHD (with a childhood onset) and symptomatic adult ADHD (regardless of a childhood onset) both decreased with advancing age. By adjusting for the g

SUBMITTER: Song P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7916320 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature