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Risk of Learning Problems and ADHD Due to Secondhand Smoke

by Savitha C Muppala on Jul 12 2011 9:53 PM

Risk of Learning Problems and ADHD Due to Secondhand Smoke

Exposure to second-hand smoke at homes increases the risk of learning and behavior problems in children, a study has revealed.

"We found that children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in the home have a 50% increased odds of having two or three of these common neurobehavioraldisorders," researchers cautioned.

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