Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Abstract

Sudden infant death syndrome is a challenging situation that involves ruling out all possible death causes through exhaustive examinations. It is the main cause of death in children under 1 year in developed countries, and has shown a general reduction, possibly related to education campaigns. Its etiology is still not clear but probably corresponds to a multifactorial polygenic condition whose main factors are genetic, environmental, and sociocultural. Its management relies on controlling existing risk factors through a consistent message from the child’s health team and public health educational campaigns.