According to the Lancet & NICE
it is estimated that
2.6 million people
in the UK have ADHD
According to the World Health Organisation
it is estimated in 2013 that
39 million people
around the world have ADHD
Being diagnosed is three times more often in boys than girls and often overlooked due to the symptoms different from those of boys.
By the age of 25 an estimated 15% of people diagnosed with ADHD as children still have the entire amount of difficulties and 65% still have some symptoms that affect their daily lives.
Source: ADHD UK, Lanet & NICE
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