Methylparaben in meconium and risk of maternal thyroid dysfunction, adverse birth outcomes, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

CONCLUSIONS: Meconium methylparaben was associated with preterm birth, decreased gestational age and birthweight, maternal thyroid hormone dysfunction, and child ADHD. Parabens are a substantial health concern if causally related to these adverse outcomes.
PMID: 32283359 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Environment International - April 9, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Baker BH, Wu H, Laue HE, Boivin A, Gillet V, Langlois MF, Bellenger JP, Baccarelli AA, Takser L Tags: Environ Int Source Type: research