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Can Smoke Cause Sids?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
Can Smoke Cause Sids?

Secondhand Smoke Causes SIDS
SIDS is the leading cause of death in otherwise healthy infants. Secondhand smoke increases the risk for SIDS. Smoking by women during pregnancy increases the risk for SIDS. Infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke after birth are also at greater risk for SIDS.

Why does smoke increase risk of SIDS?

This study highlights that smoking increases the SIDS risk by greater susceptibility to viral and bacterial infections and enhanced bacterial binding after passive coating of mucosal surfaces with smoke components. In animal models, IL-10 reduced the lethal effect of staphylococcal toxins.

How common is SIDS from smoking?

Of all SIDS cases, 21% were attributable to maternal smoking; among smokers, 61% of SIDS cases were attributable to maternal smoking. Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with a significantly increased risk of SIDS.

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