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Relevant Population Characteristics for Infant safe sleep

Relevant Population Characteristics

Non-Hispanic Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native infants have a higher incidence of SUID and other sleep-related deaths. Poverty is another common risk factor for SUID because it can complicate a caregiver's ability to provide a safe sleep environment for their child.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:


Maternal and Infant Health Program, Office of Maternal and Child Health, Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Phone: 801-273-2871 | Website: mihp.utah.gov | Contact: Nickee Andjelic | Email: npalacios@utah.gov
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Content updated: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 16:47:17 MDT