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Is maternal smoking during pregnancy a risk factor for Hyperkinetic disorder?--findings from a sibling design
12 Nov 2010
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BACKGROUND: Studies have consistently shown that pregnancy smoking is associated with twice the risk of hyperactivity/inattention problems in the offspring. An association of this magnitude may indicate behavioural difficulties as one of the most important health effects related to smoking during pregnancy. However, social and genetic confounders may fully or partially account for these findings. METHODS: A...
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