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Tylenol Consumption During Pregnancy Statistics

The majority of studies show that moderate Tylenol consumption during pregnancy is generally safe and not associated with increased risk of major birth defects or adverse outcomes.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we present a compilation of statistics regarding the consumption of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy from various countries around the world. This data sheds light on the prevalence of Tylenol use among pregnant women as well as the potential risks and implications associated with its usage on both maternal and child health outcomes.

Statistic 1

"Nearly 65% of women in the United States report using acetaminophen (Tylenol) during their pregnancy."

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"In Denmark, 56% of pregnant women reported using acetaminophen."

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"36% of pregnant women in Australia use Tylenol."

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"In Norway, about 46% of pregnant women reported the use of acetaminophen."

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"High consumption during pregnancy shows a 37% increased risk of malformation in the children."

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"70% of surveyed pregnant Canadian women reported using acetaminophen."

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"A study found around 28% of children had behavior problems at age 7 if their mothers had used acetaminophen during pregnancy."

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"Regular Tylenol consumption in pregnancy increases the odds of having a child with ADHD by 30%."

Statistic 9

"Evidence suggests that boys exposed prenatally to acetaminophen are more likely to have symptoms of autism."

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"A study reveals that the risk of hyperactivity and conduct problems in children increases by 42% when their mothers took Tylenol during pregnancy."

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"A JAMA study shows that prenatal Tylenol exposure increases the risk of ADHD-like behaviors by 29%."

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"68% of pregnant women in Brazil use acetaminophen."

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"Use of acetaminophen by pregnant women has increased the risk of language delay in girls by 10%."

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"An approximate 10% increase is seen in childhood asthma with paracetamol use during pregnancy."

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"Prenatal exposure to Tylenol might cause a 50% increase in the risk of developing childhood wheezing."

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"Long-term use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of offspring being overweight (5-8%)."

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"Acetaminophen use in the third trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of low-birth-weight babies by about 29%."

The statistics presented on the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy reveal a widespread prevalence of its consumption among pregnant women across different countries. However, the data also highlight concerning associations between Tylenol usage during pregnancy and various adverse outcomes in children, including an increased risk of malformations, behavior problems, ADHD, autism symptoms, hyperactivity, language delay, childhood asthma, wheezing, and overweight offspring. These findings emphasize the importance of caution and further research regarding the potential risks of acetaminophen use during pregnancy on child development.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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