Asma Khalil

Asma Khalil

academic United Kingdom

Asma Khalil is a prominent professor of obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine at City St George’s, University of London, and a consultant obstetrician at St George’s Hospital in London. She led a significant study published in The Lancet, which examined the effects of paracetamol use during pregnancy, ultimately debunking claims that it increases the risk of autism and ADHD in children.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
337,891
Power
15,620$
Sentiment
8.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 9.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 70,458 $2,700,000 2,802$
United States 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 162,177 $21,000,000 10,289$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 10,847,910 10,698 $89,000 88$
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
Paraguay 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 7,132,538 6,754 $38,000 36$
Spain 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 46,754,778 44,444 $1,400,000 1,331$
Hong Kong 1 8.00 0.14% +0% 7,500,700 10,685 $370,000 527$
Israel 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 9,216,900 10,668 $400,000 463$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,732 $5,100 5$
Totals 10 503,287,056 337,892 $26,084,100 15,620$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Asma Khalil is a senior researcher on the paper and a professor of maternal foetal medicine at St George’s Hospital in London. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Paracetamol pregnancy study contradicts Trump claims on autism link – The Irish Times

Hong Kong Hong Kong: Asma Khalil, a professor at City St George’s, University of London, stated that the research found no significant increase in the likelihood of autism or ADHD due to acetaminophen use. 8

明報 (Ming Pao): 特朗普曾稱孕婦服撲熱息痛易致子女有自閉症 歐洲研究:缺乏證據支持 (15:30) - 20260117 - 國際 - 即時新聞

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Professor Asma Khalil is the lead study author who stated that paracetamol remains a safe option during pregnancy. 9

BBC: Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Asma Khalil led a systematic review that found no evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism. 9

The Guardian: Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism | Autism