Sudden infant death syndrome
Description
Several thousand seemingly healthy babies die in their sleep each year. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is one of the leading causes of death in infants. This program explores what is known about SIDS and examines some practices that may reduce risk factors. Physicians and other health experts discuss appropriate prenatal care and examine child sleeping positions, parental smoking, and other factors. Although significant advances have been made in the treatment of many serious illnesses, doctors and scientists remain baffled by SIDS and stress that there can be no blame if a baby succumbs to this silent killer. An excellent program for future parents, child care providers, and anyone else who has responsibility for infants.
Runtime
17 min
Subjects
- Lungs (83)
- Child care (24)
- Children's accidents (5)
- Product safety (33)
- Respiratory organs (183)
- Respiratory tract diseases (17)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
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