Which of the following maternal characteristics are associated with an increased frequency of SIDS?
1) Younger than 20 years
2) Low socioeconomic status
3) Cigarette smoking
4) History of asthma

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1, 2, and 3 (younger than 20 years, low socioeconomic status, and cigarette smoking) are maternal characteristics associated with an increased frequency of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). There is no direct association between a history of asthma in the mother and an increased frequency of SIDS.

Which of the Following Maternal Characteristics Are Associated with an Increased