Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy, Behavioral Problems, and Hyperkinetic Disorders

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Authors

Zeyan Liew · University of California, Los Angeles

Beate Ritz · University of California, Los Angeles

Cristina Rebordosa · Arizona Science Center

Pei‐Chen Lee · University of California, Los Angeles

Jørn Olsen · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

Maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk for HKDs and ADHD-like behaviors in children. Because the exposure and outcome are frequent, these results are of public health relevance but further investigations are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Pregnancy and Medication Impact Metabolism and Genetic Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Pediatrics

Volume 168, Issue 4, pp. 313-313

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4914

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