Program Focus:
Reduce the incidence of SIDS by increasing public and professional awareness of risk factors. This program also offers grief support to those who have had a SIDS death.
Program Activities:
The SIDS Program provides an outreach campaign to increase public awareness of how to reduce the risk of SIDS among all groups. Parents, child-care center staff, health professionals, emergency responders, and coroners receive training in dealing with grief. Education regarding the latest research and potential causes of SIDS is also provided.
Associated Links:
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Program (SIDS) California DHS/MCAH/SIDS
California SIDS Program
National Back to Sleep Campaign
