An update on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): an overview].
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children and it has been increasingly diagnosed in adults, as well. The prevalence in adults is reported to be between 4-5%. It is estimated that between 50-70% of all children suffering ADHD maintain the condition into their adulthood. There are several criteria used for the detection and diagnosis of ADHD, which are descr...
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عنوان ژورنال: South African Medical Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2078-5135
DOI: 10.7196/samj.7728