Employers suffer cost of adult ADHD
WASHINGTON (AP) - May 27, 2008 The 10-country study says the average adult sufferer has 22.1
days of reduced performance per year, including 8.7 days of
absence. One researcher says they found many more people with the
problem than they expected.
The study estimates the U.S. rate of ADHD among workers is 4.5
percent. The cost to employers is believed to be an average 28.3
days performance.
The researchers say it might be cost-effective for employers to
screen workers for ADHD, and provide treatment. A similar approach
with depressed employees reportedly helped prevent $4,000 in lost
productivity for each $1,000 spent.
