- I will meet regularly with my child's physician and teachers to make
certain my child receives comprehensive treatment to help manage his or her
ADHD symptoms -- both at home and at school.org/ . Barkley RA, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for
Diagnosis and Treatment, Guildford Publishers, New York, 1998

Notes to editors
- The "Without Boundaries" survey was spearheaded in 2004 by the World
Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company.

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Spain
- ADANA Fundacion
http://www.
"Last year we started talking about the importance of charting a person's
family health tree; and this latest recommendation to increase folic acid
intake for those at risk of Neural Tube Defects is one sound reason for
knowing your family's health history," Dr. "We are working to
bring the best scientific information to the American people. It still takes
too long to get good health information from the science lab to the medicine
cabinet.

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(1)
If not diagnosed and treated at an early stage, ADHD can have a
significant impact on adult life. It is
important, however, that this increased dosage be taken specifically from
folic acid supplements, not by increasing the number of multivitamins a woman
takes, because of the risk of vitamin A poisoning.

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According to recent research, individuals
with ADHD are more likely to hold less skilled jobs, with 75-95% never
completing college.apnadah. Surgeon
General Richard H.

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The survey also highlighted
that problems for children with ADHD extend beyond academic performance, with
57% of parents reporting that their child had been excluded from activities
with peers.addiss.
Carmona today marked Folic Acid Awareness week by rolling out his 2005 agenda
and reminding all women of child-bearing age to consume the recommended
amounts of folic acid each day. Research has shown that, if taken before and during
early pregnancy, folic acid can prevent 70 percent of these birth defects. In addition , the Office of the Surgeon General will
encourage more students, especially minorities, to focus on excelling in math
and in the hard sciences.

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deficitdeatencion. Folic acid is
a B-vitamin necessary for proper cell growth to ward off such birth defects as
neural tube defects, serious birth defects of the brain (anencephaly) and
spine (spina bifida).

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- Parents were surveyed by telephone in Australia, Germany, Italy, The
Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US.
And finally , the enthusiasm of children and teens is often overlooked
within their communities.

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ALEXANDRIA , Va. Results of the
initiative will be released later this year. The Worldwide Prevalence of ADHD; Is it
an American condition? World Psychiatry 2003; 2 (2):104-113
3.learningdifficultiescoalition .anshda. We're working to bridge that gap.gov.

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- I recognize that there are places where I can go to, such as parent and
patient groups, for the support and help that I need. American Psychiatric Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders, fourth edition.org Tel: + 52 5253 9190

The Netherlands
- Balans
http://www.
"We know that the health needs of children, grow into the health problems
of adulthood, so this year I will be taking a hard look at ways to improve the
health of children both domestically and internationally," U.

NOTE: All Surgeon General press releases, reports and other materials are
available at http: //www.

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Carmona announced that The Year of the Healthy Child agenda will focus
on improving the body , mind, and spirit of the growing child.
However, women whose family history shows a high risk of Neural Tube
Defects (NTDs) should take 10 times that amount: 4 milligrams.

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The cornerstone of the pledge initiative is the development of statements
that offer some simple actions that parents can take while working together
with their child's physician to address some of the unmet needs of ADHD
diagnosis and treatment, as identified in the parent survey. Research has shown that ADHD is a highly hereditary
disorder. Parents were surveyed on-line
in Canada.
- The WFMH and Eli Lilly and Company wish to acknowledge and thank the
following advocacy groups for their support and commitment to this important
initiative.

Australia
- ADD Association, Queensland (ADDAQ)
http://www.f-adana.

This category includes sites dealing with developmental, psychological , and sociological aspects of sexuality from birth to adulthood.

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(1,2) The disorder is
characterised by hyperactive or impulsive behaviours and problems with
attention that are not in keeping with the child's intellectual ability or
stage of development.org Tel: +34 6061 27 224

UK
- ADDISS
http://www. This includes a healthful diet, exercise, and
eliminating tobacco use and alcohol consumption.

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The
responses from parents surveyed demonstrate that, despite differences in
diagnosis and treatment, the impact of ADHD on both children and their
families is remarkably similar. Parents
need resources and guidance to empower them to seek the appropriate help to
manage their child's disorder, and physicians need the training and resources
to be able to do this.org .

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Thirty-eight percent of adolescents with ADHD are
involved in teen pregnancy, and evidence shows that people with ADHD are also
involved in 3 times more car crashes than those who do not have the
disorder.juvemus. A healthy child
begins before birth, so the Office of the Surgeon General will highlight steps
that women should take to keep themselves healthy, especially when they are
considering becoming pregnant.
It also includes taking folic acid as a vitamin supplement.

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The impact that ADHD can have on a child's family is
profound, with 88% of parents internationally reporting that they were
stressed or worried about their child's ADHD. Two-thirds (69%) of parents surveyed also recognised the symptoms
in themselves. If not diagnosed and treated
effectively, it can limit an individual's potential into adulthood."
Research has shown that the prevalence of ADHD is consistent across
countries, affecting 3-7% of school-aged children.

U.S. Surgeon General Rolls Out 2005 Agenda: The Year of the Healthy Child

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Therefore, every woman of children bearing age, even if she is not planning on
becoming pregnant, should supplement her diet with 400 micrograms of folic
acid each day.

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S. Surgeon General Richard H.S. Carmona's "50 Schools in 50 States Initiative," the Office
of the Surgeon General will continue to work with partners and school
districts, to reach into classrooms across the country to encourage students
to stay in school. The Office of the Surgeon General will work to
harness their energy and partner them with local institutions to promote
volunteerism , civic responsibility, and patriotism.

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Details of the pledge initiative and copies of the full report are
available on the WFMH website at http://www.it

Mexico
- AMDAH
http://www.uk Tel: +44 20 8906 0354

Begins Year with Folic Acid Recommendations for
Women of Child Bearing Age Including Increased Dosage for
Women at Risk of Neural Tube Defects

WASHINGTON, U."
In addition to pre-pregnancy, the Office of the Surgeon General will also
focus attention on pre-natal care and childbirth and early childhood
development, as part of his 2005 agenda.

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, The World Federation for Mental
Health (WFMH ) today kicked off an international campaign to improve the
diagnosis and treatment of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD).
"We ask all parents and physicians who are concerned about the potentially
serious consequences of ADHD, for both children and their families , to make a
pledge. Specifically,
parents participating in the initiative are asked to consider the following
pledges:
- I will learn all I can about ADHD to support my child and our entire
family.

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Garrison, Secretary General and Chief Executive
Officer, World Federation for Mental Health . Faraone SV, Sergeant J et al. Carmona said. Dr. Carmona said.surgeongeneral.

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- Learning and Attentional Disorders Society (LADS)
http://www. Carmona urged all
women of child bearing age to talk with their physician or other health care
professional about steps they can take to keep themselves healthy.

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WFMH is launching the pledge initiative while releasing the results of an
international survey of parents of children with ADHD to encourage physicians,
educators, the media and parent support organizations to work together to
ensure the necessary assistance is in place for children with ADHD and their
families.(1)
Professor Russell Barkley, Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical
University of South Carolina, US, who has been closely involved in the
development of the "Without Boundaries" report, commented: "ADHD can have a
pervasive, adverse impact on major life activities, affecting every facet of a
child's life at home, at school and at play. Washington, DC, American Psychiatric
Association.co. The good science that is being discovered isn't any good until it
gets to the people who need it.
Building on Dr.

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- I will seek to become an advocate for my child, and for other families
with children diagnosed with ADHD

This initiative has been launched to coincide with the publication of the
"Without Boundaries - Challenges and Hopes for Living with ADHD" report, the
result of a 938-person survey conducted in Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy,
Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, UK and USA.addaq.ladswa.au

Germany
- Juvemus
http://www.aifa. As a child grows, so does the
child 's health needs, so the Office of the Surgeon General will address, among
other things, immunizations , childhood obesity, physical activity, illness and
injury prevention, healthy indoor environment , child abuse prevention, drug
and alcohol use prevention, and safe teen driving.

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International Call to Action for Improved ADHD Care Launched

(3) Social exclusion and difficult family interactions in childhood
may also have a long-term impact on an individual's self-esteem.

References
1.org.au Tel: +61 (0) 893 467 544
- Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW
http: //www.balansdigitaal.org Tel: +34 9135 60207
- APNADAH
http://www. The Office of the Surgeon General also will join
with others to promote the mental health of children and adolescents .

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The cornerstone of the initiative is a pledge campaign to
bring parents and physicians together in a unified approach toward treating
this often serious disorder. Each of us can take a personal small step, and by working together we
can make a huge difference to improve the lives of families living with this
disorder," urged Preston J.
The survey findings revealed that, on average , children with ADHD must
wait two years for diagnosis with significant discrepancies between the
countries surveyed.wfmh.com.de Tel: +49 (0) 2631 54641

Italy
- AIFA
http://www.

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This survey of parents of
children with ADHD captures a high-level view of the impact of the disorder as
well as the positive effects of diagnosis and treatment internationally. 1994
2.org Tel: +34 93 241 19 79
- ANSHDA
http://www. "By improving the holistic health of our
children, we can ensure a healthier population for the next generation."
Dr .

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