Racial Disparities in Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a US National Birth Cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There are limited data on the racial disparities in the incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis in children at the national level.

Objective

To explore differences in rates of diagnosis of ADHD and use of treatment among children by race and ethnicity.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study assessed insurance claims data of children born in the US between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2012, who had continuous insurance coverage for at least 4 years. The last date of follow-up included in the cohort was June 30, 2019. Race/ethnicity designations were based on self-report and included non-Hispanic White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian. Data were analyzed between October 2019 and December 2020.

Expos

SUBMITTER: Shi Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7921900 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature