PI: Fern R. Hauck, M.D.   
Funding: NICHD, NIH, CDC    
Duration: 3/1/93-10/31/99
          

The Chicago Infant Mortality Study was conducted to investigate all postneonatal deaths in Chicago, and all SIDS deaths from birth to 1 year (Nov. 1993-Apr. 1996). Its purpose was to determine the cause of infants' death with the greatest degree of accuracy possible and the sequence of factors potentially contributing to death, so that intervention programs can be developed to decrease the preventable risk factors for these deaths. Standardized scene investigation, autopsy and laboratory tests were conducted to assist the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in accurately determining the cause of death in study infants and to explore the possible relationship between sleep position, bedding and other factors immediately preceding death.

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