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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Psychiatry
Sec. ADHD
Volume 16 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1551672
Comparative Analysis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in China and worldwide Based on the Global Burden of Disease Study
Provisionally accepted- 1 Children’s Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- 2 University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
- 3 College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in maintaining attention, excessive activity, impulsive behavior, and challenges in organizing and executing tasks. These symptoms can pose challenges in various settings, including home, school, and work, imposing a significant burden not only on affected individuals and their families but also on the global healthcare system.This study utilized open data from the Global Burden of Disease database covering the years 1990-2021 to analyze the characteristics of the burden of ADHD in China and worldwide, including incidence, prevalence, and adjusted lifespan for disability (DALYs). The Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) were calculated using Joinpoint to reflect the trends in ADHD burden. A comprehensive comparative analysis of the differences in the burden of ADHD between China and the world was conducted in multiple dimensions, such as age and gender, using the R software. Statistical significance was indicated by a two-sided P-value of less than 0.05.
Keywords: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Global burden of disease, Disability-adjusted life years, Incidence, Prevalence, China
Received: 06 Jan 2025; Accepted: 28 Feb 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Gao, Yang, Hu, Zhang, Liu and Wang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence:
Linan Gao, Children’s Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
Bo Hu, Children’s Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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