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If your parent has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you have a 30% chance of being diagnosed with ADHD. About 5% of adults in the United States have ADHD. This means that most people only have a 5% chance of being diagnosed with the disorder in their lifetimes. However, children born to adults with ADHD have a 30% chance of having the disorder.
According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADHD has clear genetic links, although environmental causes play a part as well. Overall, people who have relatives with ADHD are much more likely to have ADHD than others. If your parent has ADHD and you experience symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, or inattention, you may want to speak to a doctor.
According to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADHD has clear genetic links, although environmental causes play a part as well. Overall, people who have relatives with ADHD are much more likely to have ADHD than others. If your parent has ADHD and you experience symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, or inattention, you may want to speak to a doctor.
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