Analysis reveals significant geographic variation in ADHD treatment and diagnosis among 4-17 year-olds, indicating socioeconomic factors may play a minor role.
Key Points
ADHD treatment prevalence varies sixfold across municipalities, ranging from 9.6 to 58 per 1,000 children.
Geographic variation in ADHD diagnoses mirrors medication usage, with a sevenfold increase in adolescents.
This register-based cross-sectional study examined ADHD patterns using data from national health registries in Denmark.
Significant geographic variations in ADHD treatment remain despite universal healthcare, highlighting inequities in pediatric care.