Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests
Study found no evidence of significant rise with jump in demand for help down to under-diagnosis.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate, with the primary claim supported by multiple sources. The article presents a specific finding from a study suggesting increased awareness, rather than an actual increase in cases, is driving the ADHD diagnosis surge. There is minimal observable bias.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** ADHD is not becoming more common despite the surge in people being diagnosed.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Claim:** The review was led by King's College London.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
- Claim:** Jump in demand for help is down to under-diagnosis.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, and Verification Source #3 all agree that a study led by King's College London suggests that the surge in ADHD diagnoses is due to increased awareness and under-diagnosis, rather than an actual increase in the prevalence of ADHD.
- Verification Source #4 discusses the rise in autism diagnoses and mentions researchers are seeking explanations for the surge, but it does not directly relate to the ADHD claim in the article.
- Verification Source #5 is about a women-only mental health service and only mentions the ADHD article in passing.