Attention-deficit disorder is 4 to 8 times more likely to occur in boys.

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which includes attention-deficit disorder (ADD) as one of its subtypes, is more commonly diagnosed in boys than in girls, with studies showing that boys are about 2 to 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. The statement exaggerates the difference, but the prevalence is indeed higher in boys.

Attention-Deficit Disorder Is 4 to 8 Times More Likely to Occur