Tag: Child Health

  • Rates of sudden infant death syndrome go up and SIDS charity warns rising deprivation could lead to more deaths

    Rates of sudden infant death syndrome go up and SIDS charity warns rising deprivation could lead to more deaths

    An ominous shadow looms over England and Wales as the rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) rise. The Lullaby Trust, a leading SIDS charity, raises the alarm, pointing to the chilling connection between soaring deprivation and the increased likelihood of infant mortality. As families grapple with financial hardship, experts fear a surge in SIDS…

  • Our response to infection related deaths of children and young people in England report from the National Child Mortality Database

    Our response to infection related deaths of children and young people in England report from the National Child Mortality Database

    In England, the National Child Mortality Database reports on our response to the tragic infection-related deaths of children and young people. This report offers insights and analysis, examining trends, patterns, and factors that contribute to these losses. Its findings aim to inform policy decisions and improve healthcare practices to prevent such preventable deaths in the…