William Atkins
Monday, 17 August 2009 17:53
Science -
Health
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According to the
AAP:
“SIDS remains one of the leading causes of death for infants one month to one year of age. The peak time for SIDS deaths is 2-4 months, but some children who are 8 months of age die of SIDS.”
“SIDS is reduced by 40% by putting babies down to sleep on their backs.”
"A disproportionate number of SIDS deaths occur in child care settings:
• An estimated 20% of SIDS deaths occur in child care settings.
• Based on time infants spend in child care, only 9% of SIDS deaths should occur in child care."
For additional information on the health and safety of infants while asleep, please go to the
Back to Sleep Campaign.
The
American SIDS Institute states,
"Because of efforts by the Institute and other organizations, the sudden infant
death rate is at an all time low. Since 1983, the rate of SIDS has fallen by
over 50 percent. Sadly, there are still about 2,500 deaths per year in the
United States, and thousands more throughout the world."
And,
"We believe that
within our lifetime, we can eliminate SIDS as a cause of infant death, but only
with the financial and personal support of corporations, foundations and
concerned individuals. There are many ways institutions and individuals can
contribute to this effort which are available through the Institute's website or
through its office. Please join us in this fight. The death of even one more
infant is intolerable! Together we can end the tragedy of SIDS."