Hyperkinetic disorders
| Hyperkinetic disorders | National prevalence in 2004 | Estimated local absolute number * |
|---|---|---|
| 5-10 yrs old | 1.6% | 293 |
| 11-16 yrs old | 1.4% | 259 |
| 5-16 yrs old | 1.5% | 552 |
*Estimate for Central Bedfordshire based on local population numbers (rounded figures) National Estimate from Mental health of children and young people in Great Britain 2004 (latest data)
- It is difficult to establish time trends in ADHD due to increasing awareness of the diagnosis leading to apparent increasing prevalence. Prevalence estimates are very sensitive to diagnostic classification used.
- ADHD is thought to be associated with psychosocial adversity. Therefore it would be expected to be associated with areas of higher social deprivation.
Last updated Friday, 22nd April 2016