Automobile accidents are the number one cause of death in 16-20 year olds. According to “The Teen Driver” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are 5,500 deaths and 450,000 injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents involving teenagers. Futher, the article states that teens with ADHD are "2 to 4 times more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle crash than are their peers without ADHD."
Additional risks for teens with ADHD include:
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