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One hopeful sign from the data is that while the prevalence rates continue to rise, there was a significant slowing of that growth from 2005 to 2006 for girls ages 10 to 19. Over that year, the number of diabetes patients increased only 3 percent as compared to 15 percent the prior year; increases in the use of antipsychotics dropped by almost half - from 7.4 percent between 2004 to 2005 to just under 4 percent last year; and the number of ADHD patients grew a mere 0.3 percent from 2005 to 2006, significantly lower than the 4 percent increase the year before. Sleep medication use... grew to 12 percent from 2005 to 2006, up from 6.3 percent the prior year.
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Treatments such as Ritalin, a stimulant medication, have been used for more than 40 years and have been shown to help improve ADHD symptoms in both boys and girls. A once-daily form of the medication called Ritalin LA is now available, making treatment even easier. The medication works by normalizing the levels of brain chemicals that cause the symptoms of ADHD.
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The event is ... an opportunity for Girls Inc. to thank their major sponsors, including Esurance. Over the years, Esurance has provided financial support for the organization's ongoing speaker series, covering such topics as science education, media literacy, and sports opportunities for girls.
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Girls on the Run is a nationally-run unique, life-changing after-school program for 8 to 11 year old girls. The interactive curriculum combines self-esteem enhancing lessons with uplifting running workouts and games aimed to develop the whole girl-her physical, mental, emotional and social self.
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