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Neonatal Medical Male Circumcision and Child Autism Diagnosis

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.3239

August 03, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cohort study yielded no evidence that NMC was associated with ASD risk, whether assessed by parent report of medical professional diagnosis or validated instruments measuring autism-related traits and behavior. These findings may provide reassurance for families who are considering or have elected NMC for their child.

Corresponding Author: Monica McGrath, ScD, MHS, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205 (mmcgrat4@jhu.edu).

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