Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A preventable epidemic?

摘要

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disor-der (ADHD), one of the most common brain disorders of childhood, affects about 1 in 10 children in the United States.1'2 At-tention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is not a specific disorder but a medley of maladaptive behaviors, the most prominent of which are hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.1 Children who have ADHD often have other coexisting problems, such as aggressive behavior or anxiety; about 1 in 2 children have a learning disorder.