Nigeria, Sept. 24 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said there is no scientific proof that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy causes autism in children.

The clarification comes after United States President Donald Trump, in a recent video, claimed that pregnant women who take the painkiller, known by the brand name Tylenol, face a significantly increased risk of giving birth to children with autism.

The footage, published by Australian outlet news.com.au, also showed Mr Trump suggesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was issuing new guidance on paracetamol use in pregnancy.

In response, in a statement released on Wednesday, the WHO stressed that no such link has been established.

"Extensive resea...