Acetaminophen Exposure During Pregnancy and the Risk of Autism in Offspring

Key Points

• Evaluate the association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and the risk of autism in children.
• Conducted a cohort study using Danish national health registers.
• Analyzed data on acetaminophen usage during pregnancy.
• Assessed autism diagnosis in offspring following prenatal exposure.
• Identified a potential link between acetaminophen exposure and increased autism risk.
• Showed varying degrees of risk based on timing and dosage of acetaminophen during pregnancy.

Abstract