Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Premature Infants

Premature infants have a greater risk compared to full-term babies of dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. Despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the hospital NICU's provide more safe infant sleep education to parents before they go home, the number of cases of SIDS need to reduce.

Premature babies at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
- Death due to SIDS occurs in 20%-25% of infants younger than 1 year
- Premature infants are at 3 times greater risk of SIDS
- Educating parents on safe sleep practices may help prevent SIDS

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