[Estimation of the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among the standard population on the island of Majorca].

Abstract

The estimates for prevalence found in this study are consistent with those reported in the literature (between 3-5%). Using the ADHD rating scale which has different cut-off point regarding age, sex and setting and the fact that it was a poblational based study could explain the higher prevalence in the females. We propose a normalization of the scales in our area in other to confirm our findings.