October 16, 2021
Black Children With ADHD Experience Disparate Care
As the fight for health equity continues, disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment are beginning to enter the national spotlight. This study, published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, reviewed the literature on the topic to date. The researchers systematically gathered past studies on children with ADHD that included racial and ethnic information....
Disparities in Youth ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
Within the United States, Kentucky has one of the highest rates of ADHD diagnosis and treatment. This study, published in Ethnicity & Disease, sought to determine the prevalence of youth ADHD diagnosis and treatment by race/ethnicity and geography. The study included 6 to 17-year-olds with and without ADHD who received Kentucky Medicaid in 2017. It relied...