A 5-month-old female is found dead in her crib.The coroner ruled sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)as the cause of death.Which of the following risk factors is most likely associated with SIDS?

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A higher rate of respiratory tract infection during those months will likely decreases sleep arousal,making it a risk factor for SIDS.
Congenital anomalies play a role,but respiratory infections play a greater role.
SIDS occurs in males more than females.
Genetic factors may play a role,but ethnicity does not.

A 5-Month-Old Female Is Found Dead in Her Crib