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Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla1,2,3, José Manuel Ramos4, María Inés López-Ibor1,5
1Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Logroño, Spain.
Hospital admissions for adolescent Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in Spain surged significantly over two decades. This rise in ADHD hospitalizations in youth is not linked to increased incidence but requires further investigation into underlying factors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent global mental disorder in adolescents, linked to increased mortality risks.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing ADHD in youth.
- Understanding ADHD trends and determinants is vital for effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends and characteristics of hospital admissions for ADHD in Spanish adolescents.
- To compare ADHD hospitalization rates with other mental disorders and global incidence.
- To investigate potential factors contributing to the observed increase in ADHD admissions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of hospital discharge data in Spain from 2000 to 2021.
- Inclusion of patients aged 11 to 18 years diagnosed with ADHD.
- Comparison with existing literature on ADHD trends and incidence.
Main Results:
- ADHD accounted for 8.7% of adolescent mental disorder hospitalizations in Spain.
- A 17-fold increase in ADHD admissions was observed in the last decade (p < .001).
- In-hospital mortality for ADHD admissions was 0.1%, lower than for other mental disorders.
Conclusions:
- Hospital admissions for adolescent ADHD in Spain have risen substantially over 22 years.
- The increase in admissions exceeds the stable global ADHD incidence rate.
- Factors beyond awareness and diagnostic changes likely contribute to rising ADHD hospitalizations.
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