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PREVALENCE

In 2013-14, the prevalence of ADHD in Australian children and adolescents aged 4-17 was estimated to be 7.4%. The prevalence is higher in males from than females (10.9% vs 5.4% for 4-11years and 9.8% vs 2.7% for 12-17years old respectively).

  • Lawrence D., Hafekost J. et al. Key findings from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2016 Sep;50(9):876-86.