WHO says there is no link between autism and paracetamol use in pregnancy
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US President Donald Trump has linked autism to the taking of medication Tylenol by pregnant women. Acetaminophen, its active ingredient, is known as paracetamol in Singapore.
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The World Health Organisation said on Sept 24 there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy.
At this time, no consistent association between autism and paracetamol use has been established, the WHO said in a statement.
US President Donald Trump on Sept 22 linked autism to childhood vaccine use and the taking of popular pain medication Tylenol by women when pregnant, elevating claims not backed by scientific evidence to the forefront of US health policy. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is known as paracetamol in Singapore. REUTERS
