About The Study: This study found that infant mortality from sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) has increased significantly. Previous data through 2020 showed that SUID increased among Black infants. The current analysis, which included 2021 and 2022 data, showed a more generalized increase. Possible explanations include COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses, maternal opioid use, and social media’s influence on infant sleeping practices.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Elizabeth R. Wolf, MD, MPH, email elizabeth.wolf@vcuhealth.org .
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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.6200)
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