- In 2001 & 2002 SIDS was the second leading cause of death, postneonatal
(between the ages of one month through eleven months of life), of California
residents, and was the leading cause of postneonatal deaths for African
Americans.
- Male babies are more likely to die from SIDS than female babies. Males
accounted for 63% of all SIDS deaths, while females represented 37%.
- SIDS reported in 1992 568 cases – 2002 168 cases in California.
- The rate of SIDS among babies born to mothers less than 20 years old
was 174.4% per 100,000 live births. Births to these mothers account
for 12.3% of live births and 22.4% of SIDS deaths.
- The rate of SIDS among babies who weigh less than 2500 grams(5 lbs.
8 oz.) is 281.6 per 100,000 live births.
- There is a seasonal pattern for SIDS. The highest percent of SIDS
deaths occurs in November through March.
- There is a distinctive age pattern for SIDS. SIDS is most likely to
occur when the infant is between 1 to 4 months, with 93% of SIDS babies
dying by the age of 6 months.
- In Stanislaus County for the year of 2002, there were two reported
cases of SIDS.
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