Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Analysis

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be described as one of the commonest brain conditions of childhood, which can have the capability of progressing to adolescence and even adulthood. This condition is mostly characterized by symptoms such as difficulty staying focused and paying focused to activities, difficulty controlling behavior, and being over-active (Flisher, & Hawkridge, 2013). Following its presentation, this condition can reduce a child's productivity, making it difficult for him to succeed in school, finish tasks at school, and at home, and chaotic relationship with other children, or even adults.

The incidence of this condition, especially in school going children, has been estimated to be around 3-7% in the United States of America. Research has shown that the number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been on the rise for the past five years. The prevalence of this condition has also increased in the past decade, by 10 % among families with low socioeconomic status (Hébert, Polotskaia, Joober, & Grizenko, 2013).

Etiology

The exact cause of this condition is not completely understood. However, it has been highlighted that this condition is usually caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors.

The main cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be explained by genetic predisposition. Researchers have outlined evidence to support the fact that ADHD usually runs in the family. According to research, it has been outlined that both parents and siblings of a child suffering from ADHD usually have four to five times increased risk of suffering from ADHD (Timler, 2014). This condition has been associated with an imbalance of certain chemica...

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