Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a highly heritable medical condition which mainly affects school-aged children although it is increasingly being recognized in adults. The exact cause remains unknown, but the condition responds well to evidence-based interventions.

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