Mechanical Suffocation: The Leading Cause of Infant Death
Mechanical suffocation is the leading cause of infant death in America, accounting for 80% of infant mortality in 2017. Preventing Mechanical Suffocation in Infants In the United States, there are approximately 3,500 sleep-related deaths among infants each year caused by accidental mechanical suffocation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most of these types of deaths can be…