The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Jun 1995
A reexamination of the risk factors for the sudden infant death syndrome.
To determine which risk factors are specific for the sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) rather than characteristic of postneonatal deaths in general. ⋯ Among characteristics generally thought to be risk factors, only maternal smoking during pregnancy was independently associated with SIDS. Data from this nationally representative sample indicate that if women refrained from smoking while pregnant, up to 30% of SIDS might be prevented.