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Association of lead exposure to ADHD symptoms

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders among children. In fact 3 to 5% of children worldwide have symptoms commencing before the age of seven years old. ADHD is commonly defined as a neurobehavioral development disorder commonly occurring among children with 30 to 50 % of those diagnosed during childhood has enduring symptoms even through adulthood.