2022年被诊断患有ADDHD的700万美国儿童,比2016年的600万有所增加;种族差异依然存在。 7 million US children diagnosed with ADHD in 2022, up from 6 million in 2016; racial disparities persist.

美国的ADHD诊断呈上升趋势,2022年诊断出700多万儿童(11.4%),比2016年的600万有所增加。 ADHD diagnoses are rising in the U.S., with over 7 million children (11.4%) diagnosed in 2022, up from 6 million in 2016. 促成因素包括与大流行病有关的压力、提高认识和行为观察的变化。 Contributing factors include pandemic-related stress, increased awareness, and changes in behavior observation. 然而,存在着种族差异,黑人、亚裔和西班牙裔儿童被诊断出的情况不如白人儿童多。 However, racial disparities exist, with Black, Asian, and Hispanic children diagnosed less frequently than their white counterparts. 这种差距可能源于获得医疗保健的机会、文化观念和临床偏见,使许多人得不到必要的支持。 This gap may stem from healthcare access, cultural perceptions, and clinician bias, leaving many without necessary support.