Not true regarding Sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS / COT DEATH / CRIB DEATH :- It is sudden & unexpected death of seemingly healthy infant whose death remains unexplained even after comp. autopsy. Factors associated with SIDS :- Age = 2 month to 2 years Sex = Male Time = early morning Twins Mother = smoking during pregnancy
Also known as cot/crib death
Threefold increase in twins
Incidence common in females
Cigarette smoking by pregnant mothers increase the risk
Infant deaths & child abuse