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N.C. Back to Sleep Campaign
for SIDS Risk Reduction
SIDS in N.C.

2009 SIDS Data

In 2009, the number of infant deaths attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, (SIDS) was 98. SIDS is defined as the sudden, unexpected death of an otherwise healthy infant for whom no cause of death can be found after a thorough investigation. With the exception of an increase in 2008, SIDS deaths in NC have declined or remained constant since 1995. Although the number of SIDS deaths does fluctuate from year to year, the average number of SIDS deaths annually is approximately 100 babies.

For more information about vital statistics or a more specific breakdown of the causes of infant death, please visit the NC State Center for Health Statistics

Last updated: October 2011

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N.C. Back to Sleep Campaign for SIDS Risk Reduction SIDS in N.C.

2009 SIDS Data

N.C. Back to Sleep Campaign
for SIDS Risk Reduction
SIDS in N.C.