RFK Jr. Sparks Controversy Linking Circumcision and Autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a health secretary, has sparked controversy with his recent claims linking circumcision and autism. This comes two weeks after he promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines, and autism, raising concerns among medical experts.
Kennedy's latest assertions suggest a connection between circumcision and autism, referencing a 2015 study in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. However, this study merely found a correlation and could not establish causation. Moreover, other studies have found no evidence supporting such a link.
Kennedy's previous claims, made alongside former President Trump, also proposed a link between Tylenol and autism. However, major health authorities like WHO, EMA, and MHRA have found no consistent evidence supporting this causality. Some studies report associations between prenatal paracetamol exposure and behavioral or language delays, but not specifically in circumcised males. Kennedy's recent statements have reignited concerns about potential impacts on evidence-based health policies.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims linking circumcision and autism, following his earlier unproven Tylenol-autism theory, have been met with skepticism by medical experts. While some studies suggest correlations, causation remains unproven, and major health authorities have found no consistent evidence supporting these links.
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