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Young people with three or more ADHD symptoms are more likely to start using cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or other tobacco products, according to a US study. Researchers surveyed more than 13,000 US youths aged 12 to 17 over a 9-year period, getting them to report on use of various nicotine and tobacco products including electronic products, cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco, as well as on four symptoms of ADHD. Respondents with three or four symptoms were more likely to use such products than those with fewer symptoms, regardless of whether they were taking medication. The study authors say this shows early diagnosis, monitoring, and treating symptoms of ADHD are important to reducing the risk of later tobacco and nicotine use in youth.
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In this cohort study of U.S. youths, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms were associated with the onset of nicotine and tobacco use. The findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis and effective treatment of ADHD to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of later nicotine and tobacco use.
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