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Impact of ADHD

ADHD can negatively impact the lives of patients and their families, affecting education, employment, finances and relationships

Neurobiology

ADHD is associated with structural, functional and neurotransmitter alterations in the brain

Comorbidities

Psychiatric comorbidities are common in patients with ADHD, including bipolar disorder, major depression, substance abuse disorder, anxiety and phobias

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Epidemiology: Age

ADHD affects people of all ages, and ADHD prevalence rates are known to vary between children, adolescents and adults

Epidemiology

ADHD affects people of all ages, and prevalence rate and presentation varies between children, adolescents and adults

Aetiology

The aetiology of ADHD is complex, and evidence suggests that genetic and environmental factors affect the neurological basis of the disorder

Burden of ADHD

ADHD is a diverse disorder with complex epidemiology and aetiology

Economic impact of ADHD

ADHD is associated with increased healthcare costs for people of all ages. The financial burden of ADHD affects patients, families and healthcare providers

Impact on quality of life

Quality of life can be impaired in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD

Social impact

ADHD can have a significant social impact on patients’ lives, disrupting education, employment, finances, family life and relationships

Environmental risk factors

Environmental risk factors associated with ADHD include premature birth, prenatal tobacco exposure, socioeconomic disadvantage and environmental exposure to lead

Heritability

ADHD is acknowledged to have an underlying genetic component. Studies have reported many candidate genes to be associated with the disorder

Presentation of ADHD

ADHD presentations are based on the persistence of inattentive and/or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms

Epidemiology: Gender

The prevalence of ADHD can vary with gender, with a higher prevalence reported in males

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