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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Which Gender Is More Affected
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, sudden death of a child under age 1 in which an autopsy does not show an explainable cause of death.
Alternative Names
Crib death; SIDS
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
SIDS rates have dropped dramatically since 1992, when parents were first told to put babies to sleep on their backs or sides to reduce the likelihood of SIDS. Unfortunately, SIDS remains a significant cause of death in infants under one year old. Thousands of babies...
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Daniel A. Rauch, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Associate Residency Program Director and... Read more »
SIDS: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesResources - SIDSInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on SIDS:American SIDS Institute -... Read more »
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Infant: newborn development
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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