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ADHD prevalence estimates across three decades: an updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis
International Journal of Epidemiology · 2014 · Vol. 43(2) · pp. 434–442
Guilherme V. Polanczyk✉(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)Erik G. Willcutt(Universidade de São Paulo)Giovanni Abrahão Salum(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)Christian Kieling(Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre)Luís Augusto Rohde(Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul)
Abstract
Confirming previous findings, variability in ADHD prevalence estimates is mostly explained by methodological characteristics of the studies. In the past three decades, there has been no evidence to suggest an increase in the number of children in the community who meet criteria for ADHD when standardized diagnostic procedures are followed.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentMeta-analysisMeta-regressionContext (archaeology)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderMedicineMultivariate statisticsSystematic reviewPrevalenceMEDLINEStudy heterogeneity
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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityEpidemiologic MethodsHumansTime FactorsGlobal Health
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