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Understanding the Risks of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy

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Sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) is the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy baby within the first year of life. Although SUDI can occur whilst a baby is awake, most deaths occur whilst the baby is asleep, with a peak incidence between two and four months of age.

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In Australia, sudden unexpected death in infancy accounts for approximately 3 deaths out of every 10,000 births.

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