Trump's claim Tylenol causes autism is false, study finds
**Link: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/2132150/trumps-claim-tylenol-causes-autism**
Recent analysis published in the British Medical Journal has systematically debunked claims linking the use of Tylenol to autism. These assertions were founded on research deemed to have "critically low" confidence in their conclusions, leading to significant questions regarding their validity.
The investigation sought to review all current evidence concerning the safety of acetaminophen—commonly recognized as Tylenol in the United States—in relation to autism and ADHD in children. The findings indicated that "existing evidence does not clearly link maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in offspring," highlighting a lack of substantial proof for the controversial claim.
This comprehensive review was conducted under the guidance of Shakila Thangaratinam, co-author and executive dean of the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Thangaratinam emphasized the rigorous approach taken by the research team, stating they "wanted to look at all of the existing evidence in the space, look at the quality and make sense of it and interpret it, so that it would help health care providers in discussion with women and their families."
Despite the media frenzy surrounding the issue, the research underscored the importance of sound scientific evidence, concluding that the purported link between Tylenol and autism lacks a credible foundation.