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Article: Survey examines long-term impact of ADHD in adult patients.
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- Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week
- Article date:
- June 5, 2004
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2004 JUN 5 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Findings from a new national survey, "Capturing America's Attention," indicate that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience life-long impairments in several facets of their lives, including educational and professional achievements, self-image, and interpersonal relationships.
This survey is the first to examine the long-term impact of ADHD among 1,001 adults. Results were presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.
While the exact number of adults with ADHD is unknown, it is estimated that 4% of the U.S. adult population is affected by ADHD. The survey found ...