sudden infant death syndrome; SIDS; cot death; crib death
Medical term for the sudden, unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant, usually during sleep. Often abbreviated as SIDS in English contexts.
乳幼児突然死症候群の予防には、赤ちゃんを仰向けに寝かせることが推奨されています。
To prevent sudden infant death syndrome, it is recommended to place babies on their backs to sleep.
This study investigates risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome.