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Health Conditions
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Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What are the risk factors?
Risk factors are characteristics that can predispose you to developing a condition. The following are common risk factors for ADHD:
- Mother's use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy
- Injury to or illness of the child before birth or around the time of birth such as infections, premature delivery, meningitis, or seizures that are caused by high fevers.
- Family residence near toxins in the environment (for example, lead)
- Family history of ADHD or other psychiatric condition
- History of child abuse or neglect
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
