ADHD: Younger children 'may be overdiagnosed' [MedicalNewsToday.com]

Samantha Sangenito 1/26/174:00 AM

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which all interfere with daily functioning in children.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that as of 2011, ADHD has been diagnosed in around 6.4 million U.S. children between 4-17 years of age.

While scientists do not currently know what causes ADHD, research has indicated a variety of risk factors. The disease seems to be more common among males than females, with boys being more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.

[For more of this story, written by Ana Sandoiu, go to http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315391.php]

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