ADHD statistics growing rapidly

It has been noticed that ADHD statistics is growing in almost all parts of the world. It is really difficult to control this growing ADHD statistics because no measures have been till date identified by the medical researchers to prevent the disease. ADHD is caused in an individual normally at a young age but generally people try to ignore the same, thinking that it is not a dangerous disease. According to medical experts it’s time we realize that it’s no use suffering from this disorder. If dealt with properly, this disease can save a lot of depression and mental disorder in an individual.

Facts about ADHD statistics

The number of children who are suffering from ADHD is increasing day-by-day and people are still unaware regarding the symptoms and prevention of this disorder. Some interesting numerical ADHD statistics are as follows: -

1. 10-30% children suffer from this disorder, that is, in a case of 100 children 10-30 children will be suffering from ADHD.
2. If four children are suffering from ADHD then there is a possibility that out of the four children, three might be boys.
3. Emotional development of people who are suffering from ADHD is 30% slower than that of a normal individual, that is, at the age of 20 the person’s emotional growth will be of only 14 years old.
4. 150 boys, out of the 200 boys, diagnosed with ADHD have hyperactivity.
5. As per the ADHD statistics, 120 girls, out of 200 girls, suffering from ADHD have hyperactivity as a problem.
6. Out of 100 teens, 21 teens suffering from ADHD miss school at regular intervals and 35 out of 100 teens suffering from ADHD drop their schools even before they complete their high schools.

The above mentioned statistics not only gives the ADHD statistics of children suffering from ADHD, it also gives the side effects that an individual has to undergo if he or she is suffering from this disorder.

Steps to reduce ADHD statistics

The increase in the ADHD statistics is giving sleepless nights to not only people suffering ADHD but also to the parents of children suffering from ADHD and the government of the country. Few prevention steps to reduce ADHD statistics are as follows: -

1. Government of many countries is taking care of the medications when the child is still unborn.
2. Before preschool itself, the parents are training their children on how to react and behave to certain situations.

Growth in the ADHD statistics is really bothering everybody so it is always better for any individual to take prevention before the person reaches a situation where things cannot be controlled. People today are very much aware about this and hence, they are taking steps to avoid the growth of this disorder. ADHD is growing in countries like UK, USA and Australia as well. Along with the growing ADHD statistics, the sale of ADHD medicines are also increasing thus, it is proving the need to control the growth of this disorder.