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    Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Pediatric

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    Basics

    Description

    • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental problem that manifests in early childhood characterized by distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and/or inattention.
    • Three subsets: predominantly hyperactivity impulsive (ADHD-HI), predominantly inattentive (ADHD-I), or combined (ADHD-C)
    • System(s) affected: nervous
    • Synonym(s): attention deficit disorder; hyperactivity

    Epidemiology

    • Predominant age: onset <12 years; lasts into adolescence and adulthood; 50% meet diagnostic criteria by age 4 years.
    • Predominant sex: male > female (2:1);ADHD-I may be more common in girls.

    Prevalence
    11% of children 4 to 17 years old were diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011. Of those, 6.1% are receiving a medication for ADHD.

    Etiology and Pathophysiology

    Not definitive

    Genetics
    Familial pattern

    Risk Factors

    • Family history
    • Medical causes (affecting brain development)
    • Environmental causes (toxins such as lead, fetal alcohol, and nutritional deficiencies)

    General Prevention

    • Children are at risk for abuse, depression, and isolation.
    • Parents need regular support and advice.

    Commonly Associated Conditions

    • Depression (in up to 1/3 of cases)
    • Oppositional defiant disorder
    • Conduct disorder
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Learning disabilities

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