About SIDS SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation. This investigation can include an autopsy, a review of the death scene, and complete family and medical histories. 1
SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year old. It is the leading cause of death in children between 1 month and 1 year of age. Although there is no sure way to prevent SIDS, parents and caregivers can reduce the risk for SIDS.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...
Health care providers and researchers don't know the exact cause, but there are many theories. More and more research evidence suggests that infants who die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are born with brain abnormalities or defects. These defects are typically found within a network of nerve cells that rely on a chemical called serotonin that allows one nerve cell to send a signal ...
What causes SIDS? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
SIDS is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete investigation, including an autopsy, a death scene review, and complete family and medical histories. To help identify potential causes and risk factors for SIDS, researchers are leveraging scientific and technological advances.
This booklet includes information and references that reflect the most recent recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Task Force on Sleep Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and scientific research on reducing the risk of SIDS.