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The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy
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An article examining the prevalence of ADHD in Canada, its impact across demographic groups, and the disparities in mental-health diagnosis and treatment access, particularly regarding the broader societal costs of undiagnosed cases.
The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can persist from childhood into older adulthood. It impacts individuals from all ethnic groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Current estimates suggest that one of every 21 people in Canada has the disorder. This number is likely to rise as our understanding of varied presentations and subtypes continues to improve.
While current research indicates that ADHD symptoms start at a similar age in both mal
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