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=Prompt: Science Summary= Go to Science Daily or the Leaf Pile and find an article that is relevant to the chapter(s) you have been studying. Using proper vocabulary, give your summary of the results, relating the info to your text or other sources. Possible details might include:
 * Is the article about a study or an experiment?
 * What research method was used?
 * Who did the research?
 * Do the conclusions support what you are reading about in your textbook? Why or why not?
 * If it’s not in support of the textbook, do you expect upcoming versions of the textbook to include new information? Why or why not?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome The number one leading cause of death for infants from the age of 1 month to 1 year is caused by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS (Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 2005). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is also known as SIDS to many of us and is a very overwhelming, and heart wrenching subject. Unfortunately there is not a known explanation to SIDS, only some known risk factors that can be more fatal than others. Babies that already have apnea have a greater chance of dying from SIDS. Babies that also sleep on their stomachs and sides in a crib with soft things surrounding them; such as, fluffy comforter, bumpers, pillows, and a softer mattress, have a higher chance dying from SIDS. (Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, 2005) The mother smoking while she was pregnant (whether she knew or not) or someone smoking around the baby raises the chances of the baby dying of SIDS 4 times than of a baby that was in a smokeless environment (CDC, 2006). Many of us know people that have lost their children to SIDS or maybe you have lost one to SIDS as well, but maybe if we can learn about the risk factors and get the knowledge out there that will help.

References: Moon, Rachal Y., MD. "Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome." Pediatrics (n.d.): n. pag. Pediatrics. American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005. Web. 11 July 2014 "Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 May 2014. Web. 11 July 2014

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