Prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Our review provides a benchmark prevalence estimate for ADHD. If population estimates of ADHD diagnoses exceed our estimate, then overdiagnosis may have occurred for some children. If fewer, then underdiagnosis may have occurred.

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