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id: 16027cec4e
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-10 15:14 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:14 EST
status: reported
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# Study finds 60% of surveyed subway surfers have ADHD

Researchers found 60% of surveyed subway surfers were diagnosed with ADHD. At least 12 people have died riding outside subway cars since the start of 2024.

Section: [Health](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/study-links-adhd-to-nycs-deadly-subway-surfing-trend), 2026-11-10 15:14 EST: Study links ADHD to NYC’s deadly subway surfing trend

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