Table 2.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the children of the ADHD group in relation to different categories
| Overweight (%) | Obesity (%) | Overweight + Obesity (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gender | |||
|
Male |
20 (16.3%) |
15 (12.2%) |
28.5 |
|
Female |
7 (20.0%) |
4 (11.4%) |
31.4 |
|
Developmental stage |
|
|
|
|
Pre-pubertal |
23 (16.3%) |
13 (9.2%) |
24.1 |
|
Pubertal |
4 (23.5%) |
6 (35.3%) |
58.8 |
|
ADHD subtypes |
|
|
|
|
Inattentive |
10 (12.5%) |
10 (12.5%) |
25.0 |
|
Hyperactive/Impulsive |
3 (9.1%) |
4 (12.1%) |
21.2 |
|
Combined |
14 (31.1%) |
5 (11.1%) |
42.2 |
| Total | 27 (17.1%) | 19 (12.0%) | 29.1 |
ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.