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May 23, 2024, 6:16 AM ET (News-Medical)
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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a behavioral syndrome characterized by inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one thing for any period of time. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) most commonly occurs in adolescents and children, though adults may also be diagnosed with the disorder. ADHD is three times more common in males than in females and occurs in approximately 5 to 7 percent of children worldwide. Although behaviours characteristic of the syndrome are evident in all cultures, they have garnered the most attention in the United States, where ADHD is among the most commonly diagnosed childhood psychiatric disorders. ...(100 of 1920 words)