Magnitude of Premature Mortality From Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Ethiopia, From 1990 to 2023
Abadi Kidanemariam Berhe1,2, Yemane Berhane Tesfau1, Hiwot Hailu Amare3
1Adigrat University, Tigray, Ethiopia.
Abstract:
This study aimed to determine the magnitude of premature mortality from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in Ethiopia. The Global Burden of Disease data used to estimate the Years of life lost (YLLs) attributed to SIDS. The finding indicated 3153 YLLs rate per 100 000 infants (95% UI: 1569, 5206) attributed to SIDS, with 4278 YLLs per 100 000 males (UI: 2005, 7929) and 1972 YLLs per 100 000 females (UI: 774, 4406). The rate was higher in the first 5 months of life [5861 per 100 000 infants (UI: 2922, 9606)]. Lower than the national rate was estimated in Addis Ababa [1299 YLLs per 100 000 neonates (UI: 618, 2260)]. In conclusion higher YLL rate attributed by SIDS was found at the national and sub-national level, with infants in the first 5 months of life were disproportionately affected.
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