The Leading Cause of Death for Children Under 1 Year

Question

The leading cause of death for children under 1 year of age is
A) motor vehicle accidents.
B) falls.
C) cardiac congenital malformations.
D) sudden infant death syndrome.
E) asthma.

Accepted Answer

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death for infants under 1 year of age, characterized by the sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby during sleep.