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One of the most common disorders of childhood,
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts
approximately 8 to 10 percent of children between ages
4 to 17,
HEALTH
takes a take a closer look...
UNDERSTANDING
ATTENTION DEFICIT
HYPERACTIVITY
DISORDER
IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
What It Is
ADHD is a medical
condition with
symptoms of inattention,
hyperactivity, and
impulsivity. “It is often
first recognized in
childhood and its
symptoms affect a child’s
cognitive, academic,
behavioral, emotional,
and social functioning,
and the condition
often continues into
adulthood,” Dr. Umair
Sharih, Pediatrician
and Neonatologist at
the American Hospital,
Dubai explains.
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