Conduct disorder

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Conduct disorder (CD) is a mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence that is characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of antisocial behavior involving the violation of the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate norms. These behaviors may include theft, lying, physical violence, destruction, and rule-breaking. Conduct disorder is often seen as the precursor to antisocial personality disorder; however, the latter, by definition, cannot be diagnosed until the individual is 18 years old. Conduct disorder may result from parental rejection and neglect and in such cases can be treated with family therapy, as well as behavioral modifications and pharmacotherapy. It may also be caused by environmental lead exposure. Conduct disorder is estimated to affect 51.1 million people globally as of 2013.

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