This book provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, pathology and physiology of SIDS. It gives an emphasis to new theories of causation, new diagnostic approaches, recent changes in epidemiology, recently developed international protocols and analyses of current problems in both the diagnosis and approach to SIDS. In addition, parental concerns, medicolegal issues and the perspective of different ethnic groups are also featured. The text contains a wide variety of topics and viewpoints from many highly respected SIDS researchers from Australasia, Europe, and North America.
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"Many of the best results of the energy and commitment devoted to the SIDS problem are exemplified in the present volume... every reader will find much of interest and value." From the preface by J.Bruce Beckwith, Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Human Anatomy, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
"an excellent book that can be highly commended as a reliable source of up-to-date information on sudden infant death syndrome"The Lancet
"comprehensive coverage of scientific and non-scientific issues" British Medical Journal
"The editors are to be commended for having the courage to take on the task of eloquently assembling such a divergent group of theories and viewpoints. In doing so they have captured the essence of our understanding (and lack thereof) of the perpetual puzzle known as SIDS."Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
"This book is a "must-have" for experienced practitioners involved in SIDS investigations and research."Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
"an excellent book that can be highly commended as a reliable source of up-to-date information on sudden infant death syndrome"The Lancet
"comprehensive coverage of scientific and non-scientific issues" British Medical Journal
"The editors are to be commended for having the courage to take on the task of eloquently assembling such a divergent group of theories and viewpoints. In doing so they have captured the essence of our understanding (and lack thereof) of the perpetual puzzle known as SIDS."Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
"This book is a "must-have" for experienced practitioners involved in SIDS investigations and research."Pediatric and Developmental Pathology
About the Author
Roger Byard is at Forensic Science Centre, Adelaide. Henry Krous is at Pathology Department, Children's Hospital of San Diego.
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