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Supine Sleep Reduces SIDS, but Is It Otherwise Safe?

Harlan P. Gephart

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The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has declined remarkably since 1992, when supine and side sleep positions were first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1994, the Back to Sleep program made the supine position the sole preferred sleep posture for infants. To determine whether supine sleeping …

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The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has declined remarkably since 1992, when supine and side sleep positions were first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1994, the Back to Sleep program made the supine position the sole preferred sleep posture for infants. To determine whether supine sleeping …

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The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has declined remarkably since 1992, when supine and side sleep positions were first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 1994, the Back to Sleep program made the supine position the sole preferred sleep posture for infants. To determine whether supine sleeping …

Key concepts: Supine position, Sudden infant death syndrome, Medicine, Sleep (system call), Incidence (geometry), Sudden death, Pediatrics, Anesthesia

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