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Sustained Attention Deficit

Meaning

Sustained Attention Deficit is a neurocognitive impairment characterized by a measurable reduction in the ability to maintain focused, effortful concentration on a specific task or stimulus over an extended period. In the context of hormonal health, this deficit is frequently a symptom of underlying endocrine dysregulation, particularly involving the thyroid axis, adrenal stress hormones (cortisol), or sex hormone imbalances (estrogen and testosterone). It represents a functional compromise of prefrontal cortex activity due to a suboptimal neurochemical environment.