Families in which two or more cot deaths have occurred.
A survey of twelve families with 2 or more cot deaths showed that in two families the deaths were completely unexplained; in three the babies had a probably familial developmental disorder; in two the care of the infants was seriously at fault and could have contributed to death; and in five filicide was probable. 3 of the mothers in the last group were psychologically ill. Detailed pathological and psychosocial investigations are needed in dealing with these deaths and in planning the care of future children.
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D004739:England; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000150:complications; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care / Q000592:standards; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007237:Infanticide; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders; D010290:Parents; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000453:epidemiology*