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Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by MAHFUZ ISLAM is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Sudden infant death syndrome is defined as the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant whose death remains unexplained. Common causes include sleep apnea, nasal obstruction, laryngeal spasm, and infections. Features include occurring in infants 1 week to 1 year old, more commonly in males and preterm infants, and associated with low socioeconomic status and cigarette smoking. Autopsy findings may include petechial hemorrhages but no clear cause of death. Child abuse includes sexual activ
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- MAHFUZ ISLAM
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- EN