Five More Infants Die in Malda Increasing the Crib Death Toll to 12

Death toll of infants due to asphyxia and underweight rises to 12, as five more infants died on Sunday in Malda district of West Bengal.

A hospital in Malda, which provides healthcare services to the province and other nearby areas, witnessed surge in crib deaths.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Overview
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is death of a baby, under one year of age that occurs in sleep and cannot be explained.

A doctor reported death of seven infants had lost their lives on Saturday July 12, all below the age of one.

The infants were mainly admitted from Manikchok, Kaliachok and Ratua blocks under the district.

"My child died, early morning at 4 a.m. He was five months old," said mother of an infant, Lipi Malik.

Effect of Sleep Environment on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is characterized by death of an infant that is not explained by medical history and remains unexplained even after an autopsy.

Yesterday, Medical Superintendent Jotish Kumar Sarkar had informed that the primary cause behind the deaths was low weight and respiratory problems.

According to an unofficial source, more than 32 infants had died with these problems within this year in the hospital.

West Bengal Hospital Reports Seven Infant Deaths in Last 24 Hours
West Bengal's Malda Medical College and Hospital has had to deal with seven infant deaths over the past 24 hours, a new report reveals.

Source-ANI

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