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id: 61284a3eee
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 23:19 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:14 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# NYU study finds 60% of surveyed subway surfers had ADHD

An NYU Langone Health study of 10 teen subway surfing survivors found 60% were diagnosed with ADHD. At least 12 people have died subway surfing since the start of 2024.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [NYU Langone Health](/new-york/wiki/nyu-langone-health.md)

## Coverage

- [Spectrum News NY1](http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/traffic_and_transit/2026/11/10/study-finds-60-of-subway-surfing-victims-treated-had-adhd), 2026-11-09 23:19 EST: Study finds 60% of subway surfing victims treated had ADHD
- [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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