Initial findings from the Enabee study on the well-being and mental health of children aged 6 to 11 in mainland France

Key Points

Key indicators for children aged 6 to 11 enrolled in grades 1 through 511

  • 13.0% (95% confidence interval: 12.1–14.0) of children aged 6 to 11 have a probable mental health disorder.

  • 5.6% (95% CI: 5.0–6.2) of children aged 6 to 11 have a probable emotional disorder.

  • 6.6% (95% CI: 5.9–7.3) of children aged 6 to 11 have a probable oppositional defiant disorder.

  • 3.2% (95% CI: 2.7–3.7) of children aged 6 to 11 have a probable attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

  • 71.0 per 100 (95% CI: 70.7–71.3) is the score for well-being and health-related quality of life reported by children aged 6 to 11.

The prevalence of probable emotional disorders is higher among girls. Conversely, the prevalence of behavioral disorders (ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder) is higher among boys.

1- Children enrolled in elementary school, i.e., grades 1 through 5, in public or private schools under contract.

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