Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS for short), also known as cot death (crib death), refers to the sudden and unexpected death of a baby who appears to be completely healthy. : Infant died suddenly and unexpectedly. Those who failed to determine the cause of death after autopsy after death were called SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome is the most common cause of death between the ages of 2 weeks and 1 year, accounting for 30% of deaths in this age group. The morbidity is generally 1 ‰ ～ 2 ‰, and its distribution is worldwide. Generally, the incidence is mostly from midnight to early morning. Almost all the deaths of sudden infant death syndrome occur in infants' sleep, which is common in autumn, winter and early spring.

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