Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity (word derived from Greek: ὑπέρ "hyper" and Latin: agere, actum "to act") can be described as a physical state.
People who have it can not control their overactive behavior and are abnormally active.[1]
Hyperactivity Media
The left prefrontal cortex, shown here in blue, is often affected in ADHD.
Percentage of people 4–17 ever diagnosed in the US as of 2011
Timeline of ADHD diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
References
- ↑ Schab DW, Trinh NH (2004). "Do artificial food colors promote hyperactivity in children with hyperactive syndromes? A meta-analysis of double-blind placebo-controlled trials". Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP. 25 (6): 423–34. doi:10.1097/00004703-200412000-00007. PMID 15613992. S2CID 9998104.