Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Statistics

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What is the most common form of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)?

  • Accidental poisoning
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (correct)
  • Choking
  • Drowning

How many infants in the United States are affected by SIDS annually?

  • 750
  • 1,250 (correct)
  • 1,000
  • 500

What is the recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for preventing SIDS?

  • Having soft bedding in the crib
  • Placing babies on their backs to sleep (correct)
  • Keeping babies in a warm room
  • Putting babies to sleep on their stomachs

What percentage of SUID cases can be attributed to accidental suffocation and strangulation?

<p>25% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of infants who die from SIDS?

<p>They die peacefully without any apparent cause (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have scientists been unable to determine the exact cause of SIDS?

<p>The reason why normal breathing patterns are interrupted remains unknown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in children younger than 1 year?

<p>Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is at a greater risk for SIDS according to the text?

<p>Males (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area of the brain is suggested to be linked to SIDS according to the text?

<p>Hippocampus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with an increased risk of SIDS according to the text?

<p>High birth weight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common emotional reaction of parents to the death of an infant from SUID?

<p>Guilt and fear of contributing to the death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect makes it particularly devastating for parents to cope with infant death?

<p>Feelings of guilt and self-blame (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of placing infants on their backs to sleep according to the AAP guidelines?

<p>It decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the AAP suggest infants share a bedroom with their parents but not the same sleeping surface?

<p>To prevent SIDS by decreasing the risk by 50 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the AAP recommend regarding the use of soft bedding for infants?

<p>Avoid using soft bedding including no crib bumpers, blankets, pillows, or soft toys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may a simple cardboard baby box be preferred over a crib for young infants?

<p>Baby boxes have been associated with lower infant mortality rates in some countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have the AAP guidelines impacted SIDS rates over time?

<p>SIDS rates fell significantly from 1990 to 2019 due to the guidelines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of decrease in SIDS rates was observed from 1990 to 2019?

<p>~70% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Kipsigis infants not sleep through the night until much later than babies in Western societies?

<p>They are often out and about with their mothers during daily chores. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the cultural differences in infant sleep patterns be attributed to the use of artificial light and shades in different societies?

<p>Artificial light management affects natural light exposure, impacting sleep patterns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between SUID and SIDS as defined in the text?

<p>SUID has a known cause, while SIDS is unexplained. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be a possible contributing factor to Samuel Hanke's son's death, as described in the text?

<p>Positioning the infant belly down for sleep. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest that cultural differences in infant sleep patterns can influence the occurrence of SUID or SIDS?

<p>Cultural variations in infant care practices may impact sleep safety for infants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what might be a potential implication of the difference in infant sleep durations between Kipsigis infants and 8-month-old infants in the United States?

<p>Sudden unexpected infant deaths may vary across cultures due to sleep habits. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do experts recommend that infants sleep on their backs to prevent SUID and SIDS?

<p>To reduce the risk of suffocation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evolutionary advantage could there be for infants to be born with more nerve cells than they actually need or use?

<p>It allows for redundancy in case of cell damage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the innate reflexes in newborn infants help them adapt to their surroundings?

<p>By providing immediate responses to stimuli (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why newborn infants lack the strength to raise their heavy heads?

<p>Underdeveloped neck muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a baby's body composition hinder their mobility according to the text?

<p>Limited muscle and mainly fat composition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accounts for the rapid growth of motor skills in infants during the first 2 years of life?

<p>Development of innate reflexes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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