Global statistics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and conduct disorder among school-age children from 1990-2021, with forecasts to 2040

CONCLUSION: This study underscores the complex epidemiological landscape of ADHD, ASD, and CD, revealing variations in burden across gender and geographical regions. It emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare professionals and policymakers to devise innovative prevention and healthcare strategies based on the current and evolving burden of these mental disorders, with the aim of alleviating the global disease burden.

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