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Zablotsky, Benjamin; Alford, Josephine M. – National Center for Health Statistics, 2020
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities are the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children and often coexist. Previous research has suggested that the prevalence of these conditions may differ by race and Hispanic origin. Using timely, nationally representative data, this report examines the…
Descriptors: Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Incidence, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Zablotsky, Benjamin; Black, Lindsey I. – National Center for Health Statistics, 2020
Objective: This report examines the prevalence of developmental disabilities among children in both rural and urban areas as well as service utilization among children with developmental issues in both areas. Methods: Data from the 2015-2018 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were used to examine the prevalence of 10 parent- or…
Descriptors: Incidence, Children, Adolescents, Developmental Disabilities
Center for Mental Health in Schools at UCLA, 2008
In many arenas, the demand for data has outstripped the availability of good data and has increased the tendency to grab for whatever numbers are being circulated in the literature. As a result, when someone says: "This is the best data available," it is essential to remember that "best" does not always mean good. This caution is particularly…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Incidence, Hyperactivity, Mental Health
Pastor, Patricia N.; Reuben, Cynthia A. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008
Objectives: This report presents national estimates of the prevalence of diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disability (LD) in U.S. children 6-17 years of age and describes the prevalence of these conditions for children with selected characteristics. The use of educational and health care services and the…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification
Tyson, Terry; Weidel, Carol; Cranley, M. Martha – 2002
This Wiskid special report, the third in a series focusing on areas of child well-being in Wisconsin, focuses on issues related to childrens mental health. The first part of the report features the following articles: (1) Infant Mental Health: From Parenting to Policymaking (Raquel L. Reyes), introducing the concept of infant mental health and…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Health, Children
Blackwell, Debra L.; Tonthat, Luong – 2003
This report presents statistics from the 1999 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) on selected health measures for children under 18 years of age, classified by sex, age, race/ethnicity, family structure, parent education, family income, poverty status, health insurance coverage, place of residence, region, and current health status. The NHIS…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, At Risk Persons, Attendance, Attention Deficit Disorders