Cigarette Smoking Among Youth with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Clinical Phenomenology, Comorbidity, and Genetics |
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Authors: | Kenneth P Tercyak Beth N Peshkin Leslie R Walker Mark A Stein |
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Institution: | (1) Lombardi Cancer Center, Washington, District of Columbia;(2) Department of Oncology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia;(3) Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia;(4) Department of Psychology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia;(5) Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia |
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Abstract: | Cigarette smoking and other forms of tobacco use among children and adolescents is a significant public health concern. The negative consequences of prolonged exposure to such substances are numerous, and include higher prevalence rates of cardiopulmonary dysfunction and certain cancers, and may lead to other forms of drug use. Identifying subgroups of youth who may be at greater risk than others to develop a nicotine habit is an important step forward in preventing smoking initiation, and controlling tobacco use. One such subgroup is children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is because the prevalence of smoking among these youngsters is nearly twice as high as it is among those who are unaffected with ADHD. However, the etiology of this association is not known. It is possible that a constellation of social, behavioral, and biological factors influences this process, resulting in higher prevalence rates. To further our understanding of this problem, we reviewed each of these factors in relationship to smoking and to ADHD. Using the primary care population as a model, we then discuss clinical research methods that may shed additional light on this topic, as well as the strengths and limitations of current smoking prevention and cessation options for ADHD-affected youth who are assessed and treated in medical settings. |
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Keywords: | children adolescents smoking ADHD genetics |
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