Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Three-Quarters of Infant Deaths, Study Finds
Charlottesville, Virginia – Babies who die unexpectedly in their sleep are often exposed to multiple hazards that could have led to their deaths, according to a recent study. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, found that three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) are linked to unsafe sleep practices. Researchers analyzed nearly 7,600 SUID cases in the United States between 2011 and 2020. The study revealed that 60% of SUID cases involved infants sharing …