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Kessler et al. The prevalence and correlates of adult ADHD in the United States: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. The American journal of psychiatry. 2006;163:716-23. PMID 16585449

One-paragraph summary

National Comorbidity Survey Replication estimated current adult ADHD at 4.4%. (Kessler 2006, PMID 16585449).

Key findings

  • National Comorbidity Survey Replication estimated current adult ADHD at 4.4%.

Limitations

  • Retrospective childhood reconstruction and US survey context limit generalization.

Why it matters

It anchored adult ADHD epidemiology in a large probability sample.

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