Which statement about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is true?

a. SIDS occurs most often in female infants.
b. Maternal cigarette smoking increases risk.
c. Most deaths occur between 2 and 8 months of age.
d. Most victims had previous episode of cyanosis or apnea.


ANS: B

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