Autism and ADHD, two neurodevelopmental disorders which generally begin during childhood, have remained frequent subjects in news stories and information articles over the past several years. Statistics reveal that about one in 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (also known as ASD) by the age of eight. Much more frequently, nearly nine percent of U.S. children have ADHD, which is short for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
As these numbers have continued to rise over the past decades, researchers have been looking into prenatal factors to hopefully uncover an explanation. In what may be surprising results, 26 different studies have uncovered a positive connection between neurodevelopmental disorders in a child and exposure during pregnancy to a common over-the-counter pain reliever.
That pain reliever? Acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol.
If you took acetaminophen because your doctor assured you it was safe, but your child has developed ASD or ADHD, you may have legal recourse. The Birth Injury Center will post regular updates as the FDA continues to monitor and evaluate the use of Tylenol and other pain medications during pregnancy.
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9 сен 2024
