Abstract:The literature overview about the issues of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is presented in the article. The emphasis is on the evolution of the diagnosis definitions, incorrect use of the “synonym” term “sudden child death syndrome” in our country. Epidemiological characteristics of SIDS in countries with different levels of per capita income are presented. Modern view on the theories of the syndrome onset is analyzed. Risk factors are analyzed from the position of influence and change, i.e. possible modi… Show more
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