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A line graph showing the prevalence of emotional or behavioral difficulties among girls and boys in different age groups. For boys, the prevalence of minor difficulties increased from ages 4–7 to ages 8–10, then gradually declined through ages 15–17. For girls, the prevalence of minor difficulties gradually increased from ages 4–7 through ages 15–17. The prevalence of severe/definite difficulties among boys increased from ages 4–7 to ages 8–10, leveled off to ages 11–14, then declined to ages 15–17. The prevalence of severe/definite difficulties among girls gradually increased from ages 4–7 to ages 8–10, leveled off to ages 11–14, then increased to ages 15–17.

Figure 18.2. Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties Among Children 4–17 Years of Age by Sex and Age: United States, 2001–2003.

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