Summary:
- The rate of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.
- The study analyzed data from the National Center for Health Statistics and found a 15% increase in SUID rates in 2020 compared to 2019, with the largest increases seen in infants under 1 year old.
- The researchers suggest the increase may be related to pandemic-related disruptions in healthcare access and changes in infant care practices, though more research is needed to fully understand the underlying causes.