Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in preschool age children. Its epidemiological prevalence in Navarra and La Rioja, Spain

There are few studies about preschool attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence. To study the prevalence of ADHD in preschoolers using an specific scale (ADHD-RS-IV-P-Es) developed for this age range. We evaluated the prevalence of possible ADHD in a representative sample of prescho...

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Published inRevista de neurologiá Vol. 66; no. S01; pp. S115 - S120
Main Authors Marin-Mendez, J J, Alvarez-Gomez, M J, Borra-Ruiz, M C, Vallejo-Valdivielso, M, Diez-Suarez, A, de Castro-Manglano, P, Soutullo-Esperon, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.03.2018
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Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Prevalence
Sampling Studies
Spain - epidemiology
Symptom Assessment
Spain
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Summary:There are few studies about preschool attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence. To study the prevalence of ADHD in preschoolers using an specific scale (ADHD-RS-IV-P-Es) developed for this age range. We evaluated the prevalence of possible ADHD in a representative sample of preschoolers in Navarra and La Rioja, Spain. We find a range of prevalence between 2.5-4.1% depending on the criteria that was used (more or less strict). There are specific tools that can be use in preschool ADHD study. The prevalence of preschool ADHD in Spain is similar than in other countries. The frequency of symptoms in this age range is similar to the found in school age children.
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ISSN:1576-6578