Infant Deaths Linked to Unsafe Sleeping Practices: Alarming Findings from Recent Study

Chicago, Illinois – Unsafe sleep practices are a significant factor in most sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States. A recent study published in Pediatrics revealed that three-quarters of infants who succumbed to these tragic deaths were found to be affected by multiple unsafe practices at the time of passing. Nearly 60% of these infants were sharing a sleep surface with another person, a practice discouraged by leading medical organizations due to its association …

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Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Majority of Sudden Infant Deaths, Study Reveals

Chicago, Illinois – A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics sheds light on the alarming connection between multiple unsafe sleep practices and sudden infant deaths. The analysis, which examined 7,595 cases of sudden infant death between 2011 and 2020, revealed that over three-quarters of these tragic incidents involved infants engaging in risky sleep behaviors. According to the study, the majority of sudden infant deaths occurred in babies under 3 months old. Shockingly, 59.5 percent …

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Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Infant SIDS Deaths: Study Findings and Recommendations

Houston, Texas – A recent study has highlighted the concerning prevalence of unsafe sleep practices contributing to Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) in the United States. The study, published in Pediatrics, revealed that three-quarters of SUID cases involved multiple hazardous sleep practices, such as sharing a bed with someone else, sleeping with soft items, or sleeping on their bellies or sides. Dr. Fern Hauck, a safe-sleep expert from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, …

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Unsafe Sleep Practices Linked to Surge in Infant SIDS Deaths, Study Finds

Seattle, WA – A recent study in Seattle, WA has revealed troubling statistics regarding unsafe sleep practices and infant Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cases. The study indicates that many parents are unknowingly engaging in practices that increase the risk of SIDS for their babies. According to the findings, a large number of infants who passed away from SIDS were placed in hazardous sleep environments, such as sleeping in bed with adults or on soft …

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Infant Deaths Linked to Unsafe Sleep Practices: Study Unveils Startling Findings

Orlando, Florida – A recent study revealed concerning findings regarding unsafe sleep practices linked to Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths. The research, conducted in various hospitals across the state, highlighted multiple factors contributing to these tragic incidents in young children. In most cases of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths, the study found that unsafe sleeping environments played a significant role. Instances of babies sleeping in areas prone to suffocation, such as on soft surfaces or with loose …

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Infant Deaths Linked to Unsafe Sleeping Practices Revealed in Recent Study

Charlottesville, Virginia – A recent study conducted in 23 jurisdictions between 2011 and 2020 revealed concerning findings regarding safe-sleep practices in cases of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths. More than three-quarters of these tragic deaths involved unsafe sleep practices, shedding light on the importance of increased education and awareness surrounding safe-sleep practices for new parents. Among the 7,595 infant deaths reviewed, nearly 60% of the infants were found sharing a sleep surface, such as a bed, …

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Unsafe Sleep Factors Present in Most Cases of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death: Study

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A recent study conducted by researchers at the CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion discovered that most cases of sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) involved multiple unsafe sleep factors regardless of sleep location. Of the 7,595 cases of SUID examined, 59.5% occurred when infants were sharing a sleep surface, with at least 76% of cases involving multiple unsafe sleep factors. The study found that infants who shared a …

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Online Marketplaces Urged to Take Legal Responsibility for Unsafe Heaters Sold to Consumers

LONDON, UK – On Friday, consumer group Which? called attention to the issue of unsafe and illegal products being sold to consumers through online marketplaces. The organization revealed its findings of electric heaters that posed serious safety hazards, purchased from the platforms TikTok and Temu. Which? conducted tests on eight electric heaters, with most of them being sold for as little as £7.20. The results were alarming, as six out of the eight heaters were …

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Explosion in 1974 Causes Devastation in Vancouver: Unsafe Work Practices, Gasoline Vapour to Blame

VANCOUVER, Canada – On January 3, 1974, a tragic explosion shook the Coal Harbour in Vancouver, leaving a lasting mark on the city’s history. At that time, several gas barges were present in the harbor, and eyewitnesses vividly remember the harrowing event. People working in downtown Vancouver recall seeing the sky light up in flames, shaking them to the core. John Zeiler, who was on the 18th floor of the Marine Building on Burrard Street, …

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