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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Almost 2.5m people in England likely to have ADHD, data shows

Excessive fidgeting can be a sign of ADHD (Alamy/PA) -

Almost 2.5 million people in England are likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), figures suggest.

It is the first time an estimate has been made publicly available of how common the condition may be among the population.

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