Topics: Conditions and Diseases : SIDS

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is more commonly known as "Cot Death" or "Crib Death". Technically it doesn't relate to a specific type of death, rather the term is used to refer to any sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby under 1 year of age.Key risk factors include smoking by the mother (or in the mother's presence) during pregnancy, exposure to tobacco smoke after birth, sleeping arrangements (important to ensure baby is not too hot/too heavily wrapped) and sleeping position (babies should be set to sleep on their backs to minimize risk).




Organizations Organizations View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Contains research institutes and charities focused on Cot Death / SIDS research and support. This category is not for local support groups - these are listed here instead.
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Research Research View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Contains research papers and theories associated with Cot Death (SIDS) and related conditions.
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Support Groups Support Groups View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Contains local support groups (often combining fundraising activities). Organisations that may provide support in addition to research, should be listed in the Organizations category - not here.
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