Which of the following individuals has the lowest risk of dying from SIDS?
A) Chin, who sleeps on his back
B) Martin, who was born prematurely
C) Malley, whose parents both smoke cigarettes
D) Jean, who sleeps face down, on her stomach

Question

Which of the following individuals has the lowest risk of dying from SIDS?
A) ​Chin, who sleeps on his back
B) ​Martin, who was born prematurely
C) ​Malley, whose parents both smoke cigarettes
D) ​Jean, who sleeps face down, on her stomach

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sleeping on the back has been shown to significantly decrease the risk of SIDS, as opposed to sleeping on the stomach. Premature birth and exposure to cigarette smoke increase the risk of SIDS, so choices B and C have higher risks. Choice D also has a higher risk because sleeping on the stomach increases the risk of SIDS.

Which of the Following Individuals Has the Lowest Risk of Dying