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Should children be given medication to treat ADHD?
Whether children with ADHD should get medication · Asked in 1 wave, 2002 · 906 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 71% | 29% | 906 | ±4 | |
| White | 71% | 29% | 724 | ±4 | |
| Black | 68% | 32% | 106 | ±11 | |
| Hispanic † | 74% | 26% | 59 | ±15 | |
| Asian † | Too few respondents | – | – | 10 | ±33 |
| Other † | Too few respondents | – | – | 7 | ±40 |
General Social Survey 2002 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2002 | 2002-02-06 to 2002-06-26 | face to face | 2,765 | 906 |