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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

ADHD diagnoses haven’t increased ‘that much’ despite more seeking an assessment

Researchers said there has been a "marked uptick" in people seeking assessment for ADHD - (Getty Images)

The number of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) "probably isn't increasing that much", researchers have suggested, despite a "marked uptick" in people seeking assessment for the condition.

Experts said that while there has been a rise in people being diagnosed with ADHD in the UK, the exact number is "still probably lower than the best estimates" of the true number who have the condition.

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