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A bar graph showing the percentage of children who had emotional or behavioral difficulties between 2001 and 2003. Among boys, about 7 percent had severe/definite difficulties and about 19 percent had minor difficulties. Among girls, about 3 percent had severe/definite difficulties and about 15 percent had minor difficulties.

Figure 18.1. Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties Among Children 4–17 Years of Age by Sex: United States, 2001–2003.

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