How common is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Yes. You hear about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the news almost every day. Not to mention, college students popping stimulant medications (used to treat ADHD) like candy as soon as exams approach. That action is as common as an all-nighter (in fact, the two are almost inseparable now). In reality, about 1 in 10 boys and 1 in 15 girls have ADHD. This translates into about 7 percent of children and adolescents. But ADHD is on the rise! ADHD diagnoses have been increasing since the infamous Y2K. Whether this is an increase in the number of cases of the illness, or just better screening and diagnosis isn’t clear. However, it is one of the most common mental health problems affecting young people today. Adults, don’t think you’re off the hook on this one! Most people with ADHD continue to have symptoms of the disorder into adulthood. So, if you think you or someone you love might be struggling with ADHD, talk to your doctor.Yes. You hear about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the news almost every day. Not to mention, college students popping stimulant medications (used to treat ADHD) like candy as soon as exams approach. That action is as common as... More -
Discovery Health answered:The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 4.4 million children, between 7 and 14 years old, have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Some adults also suffer from the disorder.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that approximately 4.4 million children, between 7 and 14 years old, have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some adults also suffer from the disorder. More -
Dr. Iris Rodriguez-Ocasio of MDLIVE answered:3-5% school age children have ADHD. 10:1 is the male to female ratio. On a personal note my own child is being treated for ADHD.
3-5% school age children have ADHD. 10:1 is the male to female ratio. On a personal note my own child is being treated for ADHD. More -
RealAge answered:Between 3 and 5% of school-aged children have some level of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition is characterized by short attention span, overactivity, and impulsivity and is more prevalent in boys than girls.
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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Between 3 and 5% of school-aged children have some level of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This condition is characterized by short attention span, overactivity, and impulsivity and is more prevalent in boys than girls. From Good... More -
Recent data from surveys of parents indicate that approximately 9.5% or 5.4 million children 4-17 years of age have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, as of 2007.
- Boys (13.2%) were more likely than girls (5.6%) to have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.
- The highest rates of parent-reported ADHD diagnosis were noted among children covered by Medicaid and multiracial children.
- Prevalence of parent-reported ADHD diagnosis varied substantially by state, from a low of 5.6% in Nevada to a high of 15.6% in North Carolina.
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Recent data from surveys of parents indicate that approximately 9.5% or 5.4 million children 4-17 years of age have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, as of 2007. Boys (13.2%) were more likely than girls (5.6%) to have ever been diagnosed with... More
