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> * there is no evidence linking acetaminophen to autism This is not entirely true. Several large observational studies show a statistically significant (but s
by kashunstva 1y ago
> * there is no evidence linking acetaminophen to autism
This is not entirely true. Several large observational studies show a statistically significant (but small absolute) difference in rates of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism among children with and without maternal acetaminophen exposure. See this meta-analysis [0].
Now, the actions taken by this administration and what they are claiming about the evidence are a different matter altogether. Cause and effect are far from determined in the acetaminophen/autism relationship. But informational accuracy is not known to be the interest of Trump and RFK Jr.
[0] https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-025-01208-0 https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-...
- austin-cheney 1y agoThe article points out a 2024 Swedish study that indicates a rising correlation between autism and pregnancy use of acetaminophen except that sibling data then completely invalidates the correlation with acetaminophen use. The reality is likely complex of many minor factors frequently encountered over a long period of time, no smoking gun. Genetics is also a factor with some people being overwhelmingly more likely to encounter autism than others and some forms of autism are 80%+ inheritable.