Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
A behavior disorder in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Three types include predominately inattentive, predominately hyperactive impulsive, and combined behaviors.
Common symptoms reported by people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Treatments taken by people for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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Who has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1994 say ADHD is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 246 | |
| 30s | 684 | |
| 40s | 679 | |
| 50s | 691 | |
| 60s | 669 | |
| 70+ | 1816 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 553 | |
| 20-29 years | 326 | |
| 30-39 years | 281 | |
| 40-49 years | 268 | |
| 50-59 years | 209 | |
| 60-69 years | 150 | |
| 70+ years | 106 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2340 | |
| Female | 6615 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 6101 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1147 |