Is SIDS on the rise??

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Is SIDS on the rise??

Lisa B E Shields,John C Hunsaker,Tracey S. Corey,Donna Stewart-2007-08-01-PubMed

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The increase in the number of deaths consistent with SIDS and a reciprocal decline in cases reported as undetermined cause and manner of death in Kentucky is due to the uniformity and standardization of terminology, rather than an actual increase in the number of infant deaths. The Kentucky policy in July 2003 has been invaluable in ensuring uniform criteria in the diagnosis of SIDS and other categories of sudden unexpected death in infants < 1 year.

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The increase in the number of deaths consistent with SIDS and a reciprocal decline in cases reported as undetermined cause and manner of death in Kentucky is due to the uniformity and standardization of terminology, rather than an actual increase in the number of infant deaths. The Kentucky policy in July 2003 has been invaluable in ensuring uniform criteria in the diagnosis of SIDS and other categories of sudden unexpected death in infants < 1 year.

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Sudden infant death syndromeMedicineAsphyxiaPediatricsInfant mortalitySudden deathAutopsyMedical examiner

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