Research: June 2010 Archives
The study, published this week in Acta Paediatrica, found that women who had only received very basic education were 130 percent more likely to have a child on ADHD medication than women with university degrees.
Living with a single parent increased the chances of being on medication by more than 50 percent, while coming from a family on welfare upped the odds by 135 percent.
About the Blogger
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
E-mail Kelly at kelly.puente@presstelegram.com.
