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Ann Med Res. 1998; 5(3): 138-142


ADHD prevalence among school-age children: a preliminarystudy

 

Dr . M . Erkan Özcan*,  Dr. Mücahit Eğri**,  Dr. N . Onur Kutlu***, Dr. Ceng iz Yakıncı***, Dr. Hamza Karabi ber***, Dr. Meti n Genç**

 

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This study has been made to determine the prevalence ofAttention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) among school-age children living in Malatya city center. Child behavior checklist has been completed by teachers of 3002 elementary school students. Students that have been pointed as having inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity were examined clinically. Prevalence ofADHD among this population was found to be 9.5 percent. Ratio ofboys/g irls was 2.75.

Key Words: ADHD, prevalence, school-age children






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