Source(s)

Simpson GA, Scott G, Manderscheid RW, Henderson MJ. Mental Health, United States, 2002 . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services. 2002.

Calculation(s) by Book of Odds Based On

Simpson GA, Scott G, Manderscheid RW, Henderson MJ. Mental Health, United States, 2002 . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Mental Health Services. 2002.

Population Estimates Program [Internet]. U.S. Census Bureau; Available from: http://www.census.gov/popest/estimates.php

Definitions

As defined by the DSM-IV criteria; A child was defined as having ADD if the parent answered 'yes' to the question Has a doctor or health professional ever told you that (child) had: 'Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? Yes / No.' The question was intended to capture children with attention and hyperactivity problems. If parents stated that their child had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), interviewers were instructed that parents should answer positively to the question. The term ADD is used for children with attention problems, hyperactivity, or ADHD

A person aged younger than 18.

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Rounding Rules

Odds more likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 3.42, are rounded to three significant digits. Odds less likely than 1 in 10, such as 1 in 420.4, are rounded to four significant digits. Trailing zeros after the decimal point are dropped for readability, even though they may still be significant.

Odds you'll see: 1 in 4.26; 14.5; 143; 5,230; 433,200

Odds you won't see: 1 in 2.412; 63.042; 425,242c