Presence of Large Racial-Ethnic Differences in ADHD Prevalence among U.S. Children

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Ashlyn W.W.A Wong, Syracuse UniversityFollow

Description/Abstract

This data slice compares adolescent ADHD diagnoses across racial-ethnic groups. It shows large racial/ethnic differences, with the highest rates among Non-Hispanic (NH) Alaskan Native/American Indian children, followed by NH White, NH Black, and NH Other Race children. Rates were substantially lower for Hispanic and NH Asian.

Document Type

Data Slice

Keywords

ADHD, Racial/Ethnic Differences, Children

Disciplines

Disability Studies | Race and Ethnicity

Date

7-8-2021

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Language

English

Recommended Citation

Wong, Ashlyn W.W.A, "Presence of Large Racial-Ethnic Differences in ADHD Prevalence among U.S. Children" (2021). Population Health Research Brief Series. 142.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/142

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