Measuring inappropriate medical diagnosis and treatment in survey data: The case of ADHD among school-age children

▶ Rising rates of ADHD have lead to the concern that ADHD is often misdiagnosed. ▶ We find evidence of medically inappropriate ADHD diagnosis and treatment in school-age children. ▶ Children younger than classroom peers have significantly higher rates of ADHD. ▶ Age relative to peers directly affect...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of health economics 2010-09, Vol.29 (5), p.657-673
Hauptverfasser:	Evans, William N., Morrill, Melinda S., Parente, Stephen T.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ADHD ADHD Stimulants Regression discontinuity design Adolescent Age Age Factors Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - epidemiology Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Behavioural disorders Birth Birth date Central Nervous System Stimulants - therapeutic use Child Child health Childbirth Children Comparative analysis Diagnosis Diagnostic Errors Discontinuity Economic models Economics Eligibility Evaluation Female Health administration Health Surveys Humans Inappropriateness Incidence Kindergarten students Male Medical diagnosis Medication Errors Peer Group Regression Regression Analysis Regression discontinuity design School attendance Schools - legislation & jurisprudence Stimulants Studies United States
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