| An
impetuous fatality threatens the growth, development and vitality
of infants across America. Annually, more than 3000 babies perish
from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). While these deaths are
more common during the Fall and Winter seasons. Generally, infants
are under one years of age. The
sudden infant death leaves many questions unanswered. Even after
an examination of the death scene, autopsy, an analysis of symptoms,
determining the cause of death is baffling.
The mystery
behind the sudden death leaves many medical experts scratching
their heads. Nevertheless, medical professionals, researchers
and experts have narrowed down a few prevalent incidences linked
with the epidemic.
General
facts on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS:
? Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome is the leading cause of death in newborns
to babies (one month to a year of age).
? Almost
90 percent of all SIDS fatalities occur in babies under the
age of six months
? Is not
contagious or contracted from one infant to another
? 70 percent
of all deaths transpire in infants between two and four months
old
? SIDS
is a mortality the leaves innumerous concerns, questions and
speculations on the cause of the death.
? Contrary
to popular belief, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
? SIDS
is not the outcome of child abuse
? Baby
vaccinations or shots are not the contributing factor of SIDS
? Generally
infants seem to be in a health state before their demise
? Deaths
are more prevalent between two and four months of age
? During
rest and a somber sleep, mortality transpires silently and rapidly
? A death
that occurs quickly and quietly, usually during period of sleep
? The sudden
death is not considered a genetic medical condition passed down
from generation to generation
? Based
on medical findings, SIDS is not triggered by choking or spitting
up
? At present
date, there is not a preventative cure or a way of diagnosing
the potential of SIDS |
