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ADHD Not Just a Childhood Disorder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Attention-deficit\/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neuro developmental disorders and is characterized by difficulty to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although its symptoms begin in childhood, the condition may continue through adolescence and adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

As per a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry, \u201cPrevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in primary school children\u201d, <\/em>the prevalence of ADHD among primary school children was found to be 11.32% with a higher prevalence among the males (66.7%) than the females (33.3%)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEY BEHAVIOURS OF ADHD:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Inattention or \u201cDifficulty paying Attention\u201d<\/strong>: People with ADHD lack persistence and often find it difficult to stay focussed. Such people seem disorganized and wander off their current task quite often to start something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Hyperactivity or \u201cBeing Overactive\u201d: <\/strong>It means extreme restlessness, constant activity even in inappropriate situations or when not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Impulsivity or \u201cActing Without Thinking\u201d: <\/strong>It involves instant actions that occur in a moment without even thinking about possible harms or long-term consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These behavioral traits are normal but in people with ADHD, these behaviors are much severe, occur more often and interfere with their functioning or reduce the quality of how they function socially, at school, or in a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAUSES:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH) have studied that ADHD may be caused by genetic factors interacting with environmental factors or with other non-genetic factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The various factors contributing to the condition may include genetic factors, smoking, alcoholism, brain injuries, premature birth, low birth weight, or exposure to environmental toxins like lead (found in paints & pipes) during pregnancy or at an early age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The findings of a study published in the PEDIATRICS Journal suggest \u201can exposure to prenatal tobacco smoke, possibly nicotine may have a prenatal programming effect on the risk of ADHD in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW CAN WE PREVENT ADHD?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the exact causes of the condition are unknown, it risks may be reduced in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n