Predicting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder using pregnancy and birth characteristics
ConclusionsThis analysis of maternal, prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal parameters found that smoking in pregnancy and a low Apgar score 1 min after birth are associated with a significantly greater risk for the development of ADHD. Beyond the question of the causal mechanism involved, this is a relevant finding, since smoking during pregnancy is a preventable risk factor.
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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