Prenatal acetaminophen exposure was associated with a greater number of autism spectrum symptoms in males and showed adverse effects on attention-related outcomes for both genders. These associations seem to be dependent on the frequency of exposure.
Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopment
Attention function and autism spectrum symptoms
Avella-Garcia, CB., Julvez, J., Fortuny Moya, J., Rebordosa Garcia, C., García-Esteban, R., Galán, IR., Tardón, A., Rodríguez-Bernal, CL., Iñiguez, C., Andiarena, A., Santa-Marina, L., & Sunyer, J. (2016). Acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopment: Attention function and autism spectrum symptoms. International Journal of Epidemiology, 45(6), 1987–1996. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyw115
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