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Bookmark or Share- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Stanford Children's HealthSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS is sometimes called crib death. This is because the death may happen when the baby is sleeping in a crib. SIDS is one of the leading causes of death in babies from ages 1 month to 1 year. It happens most often between 2 and 4 months old.
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) - Symptoms and causesOverview. Sudden infant death syndrome is the unexplained death of a baby. The baby is usually less than a year old and seems to be healthy. It often happens during sleep. Sudden infant death syndrome also is known as SIDS. It is sometimes called crib death because infants often die in their cribs. The cause of SIDS is unknown.
- Infant Mortality | Maternal and Infant Health | Reproductive Health | CDCAlmost 20,000 infants died in the United States in 2020. The five leading causes of infant death in 2021 were: Birth defects. Preterm birth and low birth weight. Sudden infant death syndrome. Injuries (e.g., suffocation). Maternal pregnancy complications. Top of Page. Infant Mortality Rates by State, 2021.
- SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome): Causes & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicSIDS stands for sudden infant death syndrome. SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an infant between the ages of 1 month and 1 year old that doesn’t have a known cause, even after a complete investigation. The exact cause of SIDS is unknown, but there are known risk factors and ways to reduce your baby’s chances of dying from the ...
- About SIDS and SUID | CDCSudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than 1 year old in which the cause was not obvious before investigation. These deaths often happen during sleep or in the baby’s sleep area. Learn more about the problem and CDC activities.
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