ADHD medication in offspring of immigrants — does the income level of the country of parental origin matter?

ADHD medication in offspring of immigrants — does the income level of the country of parental origin matter?

Abstract Background Child psychiatric treatment facilities vary greatly worldwide and are virtually non-existent in many low-income countries. One of the most common psychiatric disorders in childhood is ADHD, with an estimated prevalence of 3–5% in Sweden. Previous studies have shown a similar prev...

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Main Authors: Arzu Arat, Viveca Östberg, Bo Burström, Anders Hjern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Child mental health services
Health inequalities
Immigrant families
Income levels
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-017-1572-z

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