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Overview, Incidence and Prevalence

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:09 pm




Overview







Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder and, more specifically, a chronic neurobehavioral syndrome. ADHD manifests as inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The term attention-deficit disorder (ADD) refers to the condition without hyperactivity.

People with ADHD tend to overlook details and to miss information. Because of attention deficit, people with ADHD become averse to tasks that require concentration, decisiveness, an...Read the full article

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