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A preliminary investigation of neonatal SUDI in NSW 1996-2008: opportunities for prevention
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06 Oct 2010
New research released today by the NSW Child Death Review Team has found known risk factors in 90% of the sudden unexpected death of an infant (SUDI) that occurred in the neonatal period (the first 28 days after birth).
New research released today by the NSW Child Death Review Team has found known risk factors in 90% of the sudden unexpected death of an infant (SUDI) that occurred in the neonatal period (the first 28 days after birth).
The Team’s report, A preliminary investigation of neonatal SUDI in NSW 1996-2008: opportunities for prevention, examines 123 infants who died suddenly and unexpectedly between 1996-2008. The research found at least one SUDI risk factor in the baby’s sleeping environment for the neonatal age group:
- 57% were placed for sleep in a position other than on their back
- 73% had smoking evident in their household or during pregnancy
- 60% were in unsafe sleep environments (such as co-sleeping), with 36% of these infants also being exposed to tobacco smoke.
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