The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.
A new report shows that more than 1 in 10 kids has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder .The report, compiled from the latest 2020-2022 National Health Interview Survey , describes the percentages of children and adolescents between the ages of 5-17 years old who have ever been diagnosed with ADHD. The report breaks down the data by age, group, sex, race and income.The report found that the prevalence of ever-diagnosed ADHD was 11.3% in children 5-17 years old.
According to the CDC, ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders of childhood. It is characterized by a pattern of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity that leads to functional impairment experienced in multiple settings.RELATED: Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study findsSymptoms of ADHD occur during childhood, and many children continue to have symptoms and impairment through adolescence and into adulthood.
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