There is no question that more children are diagnosed with ADHD than they were in the past, but it is not easy to determine if this means that more kids have the condition or if more kids are being diagnosed. The way that children are diagnosed has changed over time, but it is also possible that children may have been exposed to environmental factors that might affect ADHD.<\/span><\/p>"
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"name": "What do we know about the causes of ADHD?",
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"text": "
Genetics has a significant role, but environmental variables also interact with genetics to cause the condition. Factors that are believed to play a role in causing ADHD include poor nutrition or substance use during pregnancy, exposure to environmental toxins, and certain illnesses such as meningitis. Traumatic brain injuries are also thought to be a risk factor.<\/span> <\/p>"
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