Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Links to information about SUID, CDC activities, data, and helping babies sleep safely.

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Tablet displaying line chart and bar chart Data and Statistics Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) data by cause of death, SUID trends, rates by state, and rates Learn More Sept. 17, 2024 Image displaying the letters SIDS, also known as sudden infant death syndrome. About Learn more about the problem and CDC activities. Sept. 17, 2024 Baby placed in crib on back Providing Care Learn how to help babies sleep safely. Sept. 17, 2024 Additional Resources Computer and handbook. SUID Investigation Training Resources Sudden unexpected infant death training resources for investigators and instructors. Sept. 17, 2024 Magnifying glass hovering over a document checklist. SUID Investigation Reporting Forms Information for investigators about the sudden unexpected infant death investigation reporting form. Sept. 17, 2024 Map showing CDC support for SUID and SDY monitoring and enhanced prevention SUID and SDY Case Registry Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry activities. Sept. 17, 2024

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