(Reuters Health) - The earlier babies are born, the more likely they are to later get a prescription for ADHD medication, according to a new study from Sweden.
Researchers found that babies born as little as three weeks before their due dates had an elevated risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The findings suggest that mothers considering scheduling cesarean births a few weeks early reconsider and deliver as close to term as possible, the authors say.
People with ADHD have trouble paying attention or controlling impulsive behaviors, and can be treated with behavioral therapy or medication.
The condition is diagnosed in about three to five percent of school-aged children in the United States.
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