Are childhood and adult ADHD the same entities?

Apter, Alan

doi:10.1007/s00787-018-1176-2

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“…Despite these accumulated evidence and variations in ADHD estimated prevalence, it is well known that its prevalence might be influenced by various factors such as gender, culture, environment, socioeconomic status and demographics 16 17. Extensive prior research has consistently documented marked gender differences in the prevalence of ADHD and its various subtypes 12 18–21. Notably, males exhibited a particularly higher probability of receiving clinical diagnoses of ADHD compared with females, with male-to-female prevalence ratios varying within the range of 2:1 to 10:1 across studies 22–24…”

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“…The prevalence of ADHD differs significantly between childhood/adolescence and adulthood, as evidenced by global estimates and insights from previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses 12 21 25. Diverse cultural and methodological factors could have contributed to the wide range of prevalence rates identified in the literature targeted childhood and adolescence populations 26.…”

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Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents and adults in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Al-Wardat,

Etoom,

Almhdawi

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesTo systematically estimate the overall prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.Data sourcesMedline and Scopus databases were comprehensively and systematically searched between 1990 and February 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesWe included all cross-sectional or cohort studies that diagnosed ADHD using validated diagnostic tools (eg, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition criteria, ADHD rating scales and ADHD diagnostic interview) or non-validated tools (eg, brain imaging techniques, computerised cognitive tests and quantitative electroencephalography).Data extraction and synthesisTwo reviewers performed the data extraction independently using standardised data collection sheet. Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Individualised and pooled event rate and upper and lower limit at 95% CI were calculated according to the ADHD cases and the total sample size using a random-effect model. The subgroup prevalence analyses according to ADHD subtypes, gender, MENA country and age were also performed.ResultsA total of 63 articles met the inclusion criteria involving 849 902 participants. The overall prevalence of ADHD was 10.3% (95% CI 0.081 to 0.129). The prevalence rate ranged from 1.3% (Yemen) to 22.2% (Iran). Subgroup analyses showed that the prevalence in adults was 13.5 and 10.1 in children and adolescents. Males exhibited significantly higher prevalence compared with females as these were 11.1% and 7%, respectively. Attention-deficit subtype was significantly the most prevalent (46.7%) compared with hyperactivity/impulsivity (33.7%) and combined types (20.6%).ConclusionThe overall prevalence of ADHD was high in the MENA region. It is crucial to allocate more attention and resources towards the prevention and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults within the region.

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Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents and adults in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Al-Wardat,

Etoom,

Almhdawi

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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“…One weakness is the paucity of information related to a history of childhood ADHD. Although there is some controversy about whether ADHD in children and adults are independent entities (Apter, 2018), some previous literature suggests that there is an association between both (Biederman et al, 2011;Matte et al, 2012). Therefore, future studies in GD should consider this diagnostic information.…”

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The Role of ADHD Symptomatology and Emotion Dysregulation in Gambling Disorder

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Objectives: Although emotion regulation deficits have been implicated in gambling disorder and ADHD, the interplay between these factors has yet to be systematically studied. We examined relationships between ADHD symptoms, emotion regulation, and gambling disorder severity in a sample of treatment-seeking gambling disorder patients ( n = 98). We also examined clinical differences between patients with and without ADHD symptomatology. Method: Structural equation modeling (SEM) evaluated direct and indirect effects of ADHD and emotion regulation on gambling disorder severity. Results: Significant correlations between ADHD symptomatology and emotion regulation and between emotion regulation and gambling disorder severity were identified. Differences in emotion regulation were found between gambling disorder patients with and without ADHD symptomatology. Path analysis revealed emotion regulation to be a mediator between ADHD and gambling disorder. Conclusion: Our findings indicate the presence of ADHD symptomatology to be associated with greater severity of gambling disorder and greater emotional dysregulation.

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“…Zaprezentowane rezultaty stały się bodźcem do zrewolucjonizowania współczesnego myślenia o ADHD. Badacze stwierdzili bowiem, że ADHD u dorosłych może nie być zaburzeniem neurorozwojowym pojawiającym się w dzieciństwie (Apter et al, 2018;Moffit et al, 2015). Zupełnie nieoczekiwanie zaobserwowano, że aż 90% dorosłych z ADHD nie miało objawów ADHD w dzieciństwie.…”

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Late-onset ADHD: does it exist?

Cholewa¹,

Sobów²

2021

Psychiatr Psychol Kli

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According to current classification systems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) cannot be diagnosed unless its symptoms have been present already in childhood. Recently, this view has begun to be challenged with the thesis that the disorder may have its onset later in life (adolescence or young adulthood). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnostic criteria for ADHD are more liberal than those of the International Classification of Disease (ICD). Moreover, reports have begun to emerge demonstrating a different clinical picture in patients diagnosed with ADHD according to current guidelines and in a cohort with the onset in adulthood. The symptomatology of the disease in adults differs from that presented by children. Additionally, theories on the different etiopathogenesis of these entities have been advanced. These data have led to the proposal of distinguishing late-onset ADHD. There are also critical voices in the literature that question the possibility of developing ADHD symptoms in adulthood. Despite insufficient data and arguments to support the thesis of late-onset ADHD, there is a need for discussion and further exploration of the age at which ADHD may appear.

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Are childhood and adult ADHD the same entities?

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Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents and adults in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents and adults in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Role of ADHD Symptomatology and Emotion Dysregulation in Gambling Disorder

Late-onset ADHD: does it exist?

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