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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - NICHD SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year old It is the leading cause of death in children between 1 month and 1 year of age Although there is no sure way to prevent SIDS, parents and caregivers can reduce the risk for SIDS
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . . About SIDS SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation This investigation can include an autopsy, a review of the death scene, and complete family and medical histories 1
What causes SIDS? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . Health care providers and researchers don't know the exact cause, but there are many theories More and more research evidence suggests that infants who die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are born with brain abnormalities or defects These defects are typically found within a network of nerve cells that rely on a chemical called serotonin that allows one nerve cell to send a signal
Infant Sleep Position and SIDS: Questions and Answers for . . . - NICHD Since the NICHD and its partners launched the national Back to Sleep campaign in 1994, we have made tremendous progress in helping to reduce the incidence of SIDS Since 1994, the overall SIDS rate in the United States has declined by more than 50 percent This is an extraordinary accomplishment, but our job is far from over
Targeting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): A Strategic Plan In addition, at the request of the United States Congress, the NICHD produced strategic plans in 1989 and 1995 that summarized advances in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research and made recommendations identifying the most promising avenues of research to be pursued over subsequent 5-year periods In 1999, Congress recommended that the Institute develop a third 5-year plan Since the
Safe sleep for your baby: Reduce the risk of sudden infant . . . - NICHD claim to keep babies in one position or to reduce the risk of SIDS, suffocation, or reflux do not meet federal guidelines for sleep safety These products, such as inclined sleepers, are linked to injury and death, especially when used in baby’s sleep area You can help prevent injuries and deaths by not using these products and devices
SIDS Research Activities and Advances - NICHD Understanding the science of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a primary goal of NICHD Since its establishment, NICHD has led and supported research and activities aimed at understanding SIDS and reducing the risk for SIDS Short descriptions of this research are included below
Active Funding Opportunities and Notices for NICHD NICHD publishes and participates in various notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs) and NIH Guide Notices (NOTs) to support research and training activities NOTs and Active NOFOs for NICHD Please note: the following are sorted by date, from most recent to older Select a table heading to change how to sort the information