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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Russell, Charlotte K.; Volpe, Lane E.; Ball, Helen L.

Authors

Charlotte K. Russell

Lane E. Volpe



Contributors

A. Alvergne
Editor

C. Jenkinson
Editor

C. Faurie
Editor

Abstract

Evolutionary understanding of infant biology emphasises that human newborns have unique needs due to poorly developed neuromuscular capabilities, and physiological vulnerability in the absence of a caregiver. This perspective has been used to critically analyse Western infant care, propose testable hypotheses regarding sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and infant sleep and create interventions for policy and practice. This chapter provides an overview of conventional SIDS research and research informed by consideration of infants' evolutionary needs and expectations. Focusing primarily on infant sleep location, we illustrate how this research has been translated into policy and practice around the world.

Citation

Russell, C. K., Volpe, L. E., & Ball, H. L. (2016). Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. In A. Alvergne, C. Jenkinson, & C. Faurie (Eds.), Evolutionary thinking in medicine : from research to policy and practice (61-74). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29716-3_5

Acceptance Date May 14, 2016
Online Publication Date May 14, 2016
Publication Date May 14, 2016
Deposit Date Dec 15, 2016
Publisher Springer Verlag
Pages 61-74
Series Title Advances in the evolutionary analysis of human behaviour
Book Title Evolutionary thinking in medicine : from research to policy and practice.
ISBN 9783319297149
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29716-3_5


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