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Prevalence and correlates of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: meta-analysis

The British Journal of Psychiatry · 2009 · Vol. 194(3) · pp. 204–211

Viktória Simon✉(Semmelweis University)Pál Czobor(Semmelweis University)Sára Bálint(Semmelweis University)Ágnes Mészáros(Semmelweis University)István Bitter(Semmelweis University)

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Abstract

Prevalence of ADHD in adults declines with age in the general population. We think, however, that the unclear validity of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for this condition can lead to reduced prevalence rates by underestimation of the prevalence of adult ADHD.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Bipolar Disorder and TreatmentMeta-analysisAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderPopulationPrevalenceMedicineYoung adultPsychiatryClinical psychologyPsychologyGerontology

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AdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisSex FactorsPrevalenceYoung Adult

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