Infant Mortality (SIDS) - The Office of Minority Health

The following represents the content we have available in this category:


	The Death of a Child, The Grief of the Parents: A Lifetime Journey A publication that seeks to help understand and address parental grief and its aftermath.
	SIDS Facts Information on SIDS for African Americans, including SIDS Facts, Myths and Facts about SIDS, Actions to Reduce the Risk of SIDS and Responses to Questions about SIDS.
	AFTER SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME Facing Anniversaries, Holidays, and Special Events This booklet is dedicated to parents who have experienced painful times during anniversaries, holidays and special events after losing their baby to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A print friendly PDF is also available from this web page.
	Teen Birth Rates Down in All States
	Health and Heritage: SIDS Among American Indian and Alaskan Natives This publication summarizes the work being done through Indian Health Services (IHS) to educate, research and eventually alleviate the high rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) among the American Indian/Alaska Native community.
	Babies Sleep Safest on Their Backs: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome This African American Outreach Parent Brochure highlights steps to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It explains SIDS and provides tips on lowering risks.

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