ADHD gender gap linked with later diagnosis and poorer outcomes
March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
CARDIFF, Wales, March 10 -- Cardiff University posted the following news:
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ADHD gender gap linked with later diagnosis and poorer outcomes
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Females diagnosed with ADHD later in life are more likely to experience adolescent mental health struggles, teenage pregnancy, secondary school absences, and have more hospital appointments, than those diagnosed in early childhood, finds new research.
ADHD, a common neurodevelopmental co . . .
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ADHD gender gap linked with later diagnosis and poorer outcomes
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Females diagnosed with ADHD later in life are more likely to experience adolescent mental health struggles, teenage pregnancy, secondary school absences, and have more hospital appointments, than those diagnosed in early childhood, finds new research.
ADHD, a common neurodevelopmental co . . .