Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Data and Statistics
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) data by cause of death, SUID trends, rates by state, and rates...
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About
Learn more about the problem and CDC activities.
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Providing Care
Learn how to help babies sleep safely.

Additional Resources

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SUID Investigation Training Resources
Sudden unexpected infant death training resources for investigators and instructors.
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SUID Investigation Reporting Forms
Information for investigators about the sudden unexpected infant death investigation reporting form.
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SUID and SDY Case Registry
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registry activities.