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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