title: Current concepts of the aetiology of SIDS.
abstract: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the major cause of death in infancy after the first week of life. Despite much research, its precise pathophysiology remains unknown. In this article, current concepts of the aetiology of the condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Royal United Hospital, Bath.
authors.forename: F O
authors.initials: FO
authors.lastname: Finlay
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Rudd
mesh_terms: D001513:Beds; D002423:Cause of Death; D003020:Clothing; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011187:Posture; D012307:Risk Factors; D012890:Sleep; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control