sudden infant death syndrome
US /ˌsʌd.ən ˌɪn.fənt ˈdeθ ˌsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˌsʌd.ən ˌɪn.fənt ˈdeθ ˌsɪn.droʊm/
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wiegendood, SIDS
the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old
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Parents are advised to place infants on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.
Ouders wordt geadviseerd baby's op hun rug te leggen om te slapen om het risico op wiegendood te verminderen.
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Research continues into the causes and prevention of sudden infant death syndrome.
Onderzoek naar de oorzaken en preventie van wiegendood gaat door.