Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is an unexpected death of an infant for which the cause remains unknown although it is thought to be related to the delayed maturation of the arousal mechanism and brainstem respiratory control.

SIDS Risk Factors

• Prematurity
• Apnea
• Maternal smoking
• Deficient prenatal care
• Perinatal asphyxia
• Infants age 2-4 months

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