Who among the following infants is most at risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome?
A. Billy, an infant who is always put to sleep on his stomach
B. Mel, an infant who sleeps in the same room as her parents
C. Jason, an infant with a slightly above average birth weight
D. Sandy, an infant who is breastfed regularly
Answer: A
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