Association of Food Insecurity and ADHD in Children: Insights from the National Survey of Children’s Health

BACKGROUND: ADHD affects ~10% of US children and carries substantial health burdens. Food insecurity, limited or uncertain access to adequate nutrition, affects many US households and is linked to adverse cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Clarifying whether food insecurity is associated with ADHD diagnosis could inform clinical assessment and policy.

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