》Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.》ADHD symptoms may include:
Impulsiveness
Disorganization and problems prioritizing
Poor time management skills
Problems focusing on a task
Trouble multitasking
Excessive activity or restlessness
Poor planning
Low frustration tolerance
Frequent mood swings
Problems following through and completing tasks
Hot temper
Trouble coping with stress
》Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school.
Most cases are diagnosed when children are under 12 years old, but sometimes it's diagnosed later in childhood.》Some possible coexisting conditions include:
learning disabilities
conduct disorders and difficulties, including antisocial behavior, fighting, and oppositional
defiant disorder
anxiety disorder
depression
bipolar disorder
Tourette's syndrome
substance abuse
bed-wetting problems
sleep disorders
》Males are almost three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females.
》ADHD affects children of all races, including:
Whites: 9.8%
Blacks: 9.5%
Latinos: 5.5%
Asians: 0.35%》An estimated 6.4 million American children ages 4 to 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD.
The incidence of ADHD is higher in some states than others.》Lowest rates of ADHD:
Nevada: 4.2%
New Jersey: 5.5%
Colorado: 5.6%
Utah: 5.8%
California: 5.9%》Highest rates of ADHD:
Kentucky: 14.8%
Arkansas: 14.6%
Louisiana: 13.3%
Indiana: 13.0%
Delaware and South Carolina: 11.7%》While the exact cause of ADHD is not clear, research efforts continue. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include:
Genetics. ADHD can run in families, and studies indicate that genes may play a role.
Environment. Certain environmental factors also may increase risk, such as lead exposure as a child.
Problems during development. Problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development may play a role.
》Risk of ADHD may increase if:
You have blood relatives, such as a parent or sibling, with ADHD or another mental health disorder
Your mother smoked, drank alcohol or used drugs during pregnancy
As a child, you were exposed to environmental toxins — such as lead, found mainly in paint and pipes in older buildings
You were born prematurely
》Treatment can help people with ADHD manage their symptoms and reduce their difficulties, particularly those related to work or school, where focus is required. Treatment options include medication and therapy.
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