What are the risk factors for ADHD in children?

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Susanna Visser of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answered:
In addition to genetics, scientists are studying other possible causes and risk factors including:
- Brain injury
- Environmental exposures (e.g., lead)
- Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy
- Premature delivery
- Low birth weight
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