Trends in the prevalence of developmental disabilities in US children, 1997–2008
CA Boyle, S Boulet, LA Schieve, RA Cohen…�- …, 2011 - publications.aap.org
OBJECTIVE: To fill gaps in crucial data needed for health and educational planning, we
determined the prevalence of developmental disabilities in US children and in selected
populations for a recent 12-year period. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: We used data on
children aged 3 to 17 years from the 1997–2008 National Health Interview Surveys, which
are ongoing nationally representative samples of US households. Parent-reported
diagnoses of the following were included: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; intellectual�…
determined the prevalence of developmental disabilities in US children and in selected
populations for a recent 12-year period. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: We used data on
children aged 3 to 17 years from the 1997–2008 National Health Interview Surveys, which
are ongoing nationally representative samples of US households. Parent-reported
diagnoses of the following were included: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; intellectual�…