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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
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . 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
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
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
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
How many infants die from SIDS or are at risk for SIDS? Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that about 3,000 infants died from a sudden unexpected infant death, with more than 1 in 3 dying from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2022 (the most recent year for which data are available) 1
Safe Sleep for Your Baby - NICHD Each year in the United States, thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly Some of these deaths result from unknown causes, such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), while others are from known causes, including other sleep-related causes of infant death
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