Maternal Lifestyle Factors in Pregnancy Risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Associated Behaviors: Review of the Current Evidence

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Authors

Karen Markussen Linnet · Region Zealand

Søren Dalsgaard

Marjo‐Riitta Järvelin

Abstract

Exposure to tobacco smoke in utero is suspected to be associated with ADHD and ADHD symptoms in children. Other maternal lifestyle factors during pregnancy may also be associated with these disorders. Further studies are needed to reach conclusions.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Gestational Diabetes Research and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 160, Issue 6, pp. 1028-1040

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.160.6.1028

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