Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Overweight in Childhood

Objective Acetaminophen (paracetamol), a medication commonly used in pregnancy, has hormonal effects, as has been suggested in experimental studies. Developmental exposure to endocrine disruptors could predispose individuals to weight gain. This study evaluated the associations between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and overweight in childhood. Methods A total of 30,127 (age 7) and 24,934 (age 11) children in the Danish National Birth Cohort...