How Are Teens Affected By Attention Problems?
New research suggests that first- and second-hand exposure to cigarette smoke greatly increases the likelihood of attention-deficit problems in teenagers. The study found that teen boys who smoked and whose mothers smoked while pregnant were the most likely to have problems paying attention to things they heard.
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