Men are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than women. Perhaps due to societal expectations and/or cognitive development (smarter sooner).
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ADHD is more frequent in males than in females in the general population, with a ratio of approximately 2:1 in children and 1.6:1 in adults. Females are more likely than males to present primarily with inattentive features.
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