Paracetamol In Pregnancy Raises Children's Risk of ADHD and Autism
Pregnant women who take paracetamol are up to 30 per cent more likely to have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.
The common painkiller, which is also known as acetaminophen, also raises children's risk of autism by up to 20 per cent, a study found.
Study author Dr Ilan Matok, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said: 'Our findings suggest an association between prolonged acetaminophen use and an increase in the risk of autism and ADHD.'
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