Disruptive behaviour that starts
in childhood is also connected to adolescent intoxication, smoking from an early age, poor
life management skills and excess weight, which are central risk
factors for health problems later
in life.
Objective: Prevalence rate, severity and comorbidity of
Disruptive Behaviour Disorder, as well as risk
factors and help - seeking behaviour relating to this disorder, were studied
in a general population random sample of 387 10 year - old children
living in Valencia (Spain).