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Journal Abstract of the Month for February 2002
"Evaluation of child
care practices factors that affect the occurrence of Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome: Interview conducted by public health nurses." Tanaka
T & Kato N. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2001-7;6:117-20
In examining the child rearing
and environmental factors which lead to SIDS in Japanese infants, it
was found that several components showed a significant relationship
with sudden infant death. From death certificates between January 1996
through June 1997, as compared with controls, the following practices
impacted on the rate of SIDS: The prone-sleeping position was a greater
risk factor for SIDS than the supine position. Artificial feeding showed
a higher risk for SIDS than breastfeeding, with odds ratio of 4.92 (95%
c.i. 2.78-9.63). Increased risk was apparent when both parents used
tobacco products.
This article has been
entered into the database using the following keywords:
SIDS, Sleep Behavior, Tobacco, Japan
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