November 12, 2010 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that found that about 10% of children between the ages of four and 17 in the United States are estimated to have attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Between 2003 and 2007, the prevalence of ADHD increased by 22%, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007. As of 2007, ADHD was estimated to affect 5.4 million children. Of those with ADHD in 2007, 2.7 million were taking ADHD medications. The increase in prevalence was attributed to greater parental awareness. Download the Report . . .

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Increasing Prevalence of Parent-Reported Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children—United States, 2003 and 2007

November 12, 2010 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that found that about 10% of children between the ages of four and 17 in the United States are estimated to have attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Between 2003 and 2007, the prevalence of ADHD increased by 22%, from 7.8% in 2003 to 9.5% in 2007. As of 2007, ADHD was estimated to affect 5.4 million children. Of those with ADHD in 2007, 2.7 million were taking ADHD medications. The increase in prevalence was attributed to greater parental awareness. Download the Report . . .

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