Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines linked to long‐term risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the long-term risks of neurodevelopmental disorders associated with prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and Z-drugs.
• Nationwide cohort study design
• Analysis of prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and Z-drugs
• Assessment of long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring
• Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines is linked to higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders
• The association is stronger for benzodiazepines compared to Z-drugs