Monday 15 October 2012

Males' Childhood ADHD Results In Poor Outcomes During Adulthood

Young boys who are diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) often grow up to become men who have lower educational scores, and worse social and economic outcomes, than those who are not diagnosed with the condition during childhood, according to a recent study published in Archives of General Psychiatry. The report's background information states that ADHD affects about 5% of the population worldwide. Therefore, the "long-term outcomes" of childhood diagnosis of ADHD is concerning. The 33-year follow-up trial, conducted by Rachel G Klein, Ph.D... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..

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