Post by ck4829 on Aug 24, 2016 21:03:19 GMT
While a higher percentage of black children show the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than white kids, they are less likely to be diagnosed or treated for the disorder, researchers report.
The new study showed a similar trend when it came to Latino children: They were as likely as their white peers to exhibit the signs of ADHD, but less likely to be diagnosed or treated for it.
“There are multiple places where we are missing out for diagnosis and treatment of African American and Latino children,” said study author Dr. Tumaini Coker.
www.cbsnews.com/news/adhd-kids-racial-ethnic-disparities-persist/
Goes to show the disparities of socially constructed objects such as race and mental disorders.
The new study showed a similar trend when it came to Latino children: They were as likely as their white peers to exhibit the signs of ADHD, but less likely to be diagnosed or treated for it.
“There are multiple places where we are missing out for diagnosis and treatment of African American and Latino children,” said study author Dr. Tumaini Coker.
www.cbsnews.com/news/adhd-kids-racial-ethnic-disparities-persist/
Goes to show the disparities of socially constructed objects such as race and mental disorders.