The frequency of occurence of ADHD can vary from country to country. We may note that funnily, the instances of ADHD in developed countries is higher than in under-developed countries. This is majorly attributed to the lack of established mechanisms to diagnose and treat the condition in most developing countries. Or in other words, the frequency could be much more outside of the developed world, but the infrastructure needed for diagnosis and treatment or for the documentation and assimilation of pertinent information is more often than not absent. So there may not be one reliably accurate number that gives the frequency of ADHD in children and young adults. But there are studies that show that it could be as varied as 3.5% in some countries (most likely developed ones) to as low as 1 in 250, or, about 0.4% in other countries (most likely in under-developed countries).
What also complicates the problem is, the definition of ADHD and minor hyperactivity is subject to debate. Some thought leaders also debate the validity of ADHD as a significant mental condition. Hope this helps.
ADD/ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood, estimated to affect 3 to 5 percent of school-age children, and occurring three times more often in boys than in girls. It is estimated that on average about one child in every classroom in the United States needs help for this disorder.
No one knows for sure whether the number of people with ADD/ADHD has risen, but it is very clear that the number of children identified with the disorder who get treatment has risen over the past decade. This could be due to greater media interest, heightened consumer awareness, and the availability of effective treatments. Other countries are observing a similar pattern. Whether the frequency of the disorder itself has risen remains unknown, and needs more research.
Approximately 9.4% of children in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Approximately 4.5 million aged 6-17; this is an estimate from 2006.
3 to 5 percent
Approximately 50-60% of individuals with ADHD also experience symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. This comorbidity can result in additional challenges in their daily functioning and overall well-being. It's important to address both conditions when providing treatment.
ADHD is not considered rare. It is estimated that about 5-7% of children and adolescents worldwide have ADHD, making it one of the more common neurodevelopmental disorders. It can also persist into adulthood in many cases.
According to the National Institutes of Health, in 2005, approximately 66 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese.
Individuals in their twenties represent about 18 percent of the adult US population but account for around 30-35 percent of total convictions in the US.
It is estimated that around 32 million adults in the United States are functionally illiterate, which can impact their ability to read and write at a basic level. However, specific data on the number of illiterate children in the US is not readily available.
About 3 to 5 percent of school-age children in the United States are thought to have AdHD. This means for a classroom of 20 to 30 students, on average there is one child with ADHD. Boys are four time more likely than girls to be diagnosed with ADHD.
According to the CDC, as of 2007 North Carolina has the highest rate of diagnosed ADHD in children(4-17) at 15.6%.
Approximately 50-60% of individuals with ADHD also experience symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. This comorbidity can result in additional challenges in their daily functioning and overall well-being. It's important to address both conditions when providing treatment.
Children with ADHD can be fidgety, have a very short attention span, be impulsive, and have difficulty completing tasks
Children with learning disabilities can have ADHD, and it has been found more common within individuals with learning problems. However, learning disabilities can occur on their own or with another disorder.
Children with ADHD should be following a specific diet that has a lot fish and omega 3 fatty acids in it. It helps the receptors in the brain do what they are supposed to do better. newideas.net/adhd/adhd-diet
16 percent of children are fat in the U.S.A
children under 18
he didn't have adhd. people disaplined their children then therefore adhd didn't exist.
ADHD is more commonly diagnosed and treated in kids. Aside from this, both children and adults generally manifest the disease in a very similar fashion.
There are several coupon sites that offer this info . Here is one of many: www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-diets
WebMD has a section on ADHD, which includes diet suggestions for children and adults. There is also a site called ADHD awareness that has some pieces about nutrition. Many ADD/ADHD people self-medicate with caffeine, which should be discouraged.