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ADHD: From childhood to young adulthood (2018)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly encountered neurodevelopmental disorder. It is commonly diagnosed at 7 years of age, and most of the cases are diagnosed before an individual turns 9. Males are two times likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than females; however, the rate of the comorbid condition is higher in females. Globally 12% of the population is affected, and nearly 80% of children with ADHD parents will develop the condition since it is inherited. When diagnosed at a younger age, the symptoms are likely to be severe later in life. The primary treatment includes behavioral intervention for those between 4 -6 years. However, for children above 6 years combination of behavioral intervention and medication produces the best outcomes (Wesemann & Van Cleve, 2018).
Call for action: Addressing obesity in early childhood (2019)
Obesity is a major health issue in the US, and approximately 20% of infants are obese. The challenge with obese children is that they are likely to grow up to obese adults. Among the children, the obese-related medical cost is estimated to be $14 billion, while approximately $190.2 billion for adults. Obesity is driven by multidimensional factors and cannot be addressed by only a single modification such as physical activity; Care providers need to engage parents and infants before introducing solid foods, to help the parent understand and adopt healthy eating behaviors for the infants. Parents also need to be educated on the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle such as engagement in physical activity, proper sleeping, and healthy eating behavior to promote a healthy weight (Bushaw, 2019).
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