Which of the following statements about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is true?

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


ANS: B

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