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[Crib death among children born during 1985-1989 at the Rogeland Central Hospital]
1Barneavdelingen, Sentralsjukehuset i Rogaland, Stavanger.
Insights
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) affected 73 infants in Norway between 1985-89. The study found an incidence of 3.8 SIDS cases per 1,000 live births, highlighting the importance of infant mortality research.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Sudden, unexpected infant deaths pose a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the incidence and characteristics of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose:
- To determine the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in a defined population.
- To describe the diagnostic criteria and follow-up procedures for SIDS cases.
Summary:
- A retrospective study identified 73 cases of SIDS among 19,255 live births at Rogaland Central Hospital (1985-1989).
- The overall SIDS incidence was 3.8 per 1,000 live births.
- Post-mortem examinations were conducted on 59 infants, and bereavement support was provided to parents.
Impact:
- Provides essential epidemiological data on SIDS incidence in a specific Norwegian region.
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive post-mortem investigations and parental support in SIDS cases.
- Informs public health initiatives aimed at reducing infant mortality due to SIDS.
Abstract:
73 cases of sudden, unexpected death in infants were diagnosed as sudden infant death syndrome according to the criteria defined by the author. All were born at the Rogaland Central Hospital during the period 1985-89, with a total of 19,255 live births. The total incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) was 3.8 per 1,000 live births. 65 of the dead infants were brought to the hospital, and a post-mortem was performed on 59. Most parents were followed up by the author and a priest in a bereavement group. The parents of three SIDS infants who had no contact with the hospital when the infant died also joined the group. Five more SIDS cases were registered when the author received data from the Norwegian Medical Birth Registry.