sudden infant death syndrome

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sudden infant death syndrome (uncountable)

(pathology) The sudden and unexplained death of an infant aged one month to one year, normally while sleeping.

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Disease, labor complications and tragedies like miscarriage, stillbirth and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are common—along with domestic violence, rape and unwanted pregnancy—yet the show warms as many hearts as it breaks. Source: Internet

For infants, benefits are linked to the reduced risk of asthma, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, ear and respiratory infections, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Source: Internet

“I absolutely believe all babysitters should pursue first aid, CPR, child abuse detection and prevention, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other available training,” said Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. John “Wes” Hankins. Source: Internet

However, pacifiers have been linked with decreasing the rates of SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome. Source: Internet

He has a younger sister, Lucinda, and had another brother, Garrett, who died of sudden infant death syndrome in 1948. Source: Internet

Later empirical studies, however, found that there is a significantly increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) associated with infants sleeping on their abdomens. Source: Internet

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