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.
Cited by wiki pages¶
- Adult ADHD
- Epidemiology and lifespan course
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — overview