New Study Shows That Adhd is on The Rise in Kids
1- 10 children are now diagnosed with ADHD.
According to a recent study published in the Nov. 12 issue of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children has jumped 22% over a recent 4 year period from 2003-2007. This equates to 1 in 10 children being diagnosed with ADHD.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).
The CDC reports that over 5.4 million kids from 4-17 have ADHD and about half of them are on medication. The report also states that ADHD went up 42% in older teens between the ages of 15-17.
The rise in ADHD is thought to be due to better screening and awareness from parents and medical professionals, not from kids developing this condition from any biological or environmental factors.
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