Funding Cut: Federal participation in the long-running Safe to Sleep campaign to prevent infant deaths has been canceled, according to news reports.
Rising Deaths: Experts warn the cut comes as sudden infant death (SIDS) rates have surged nearly 12% from 2020 to 2022.
Public Health Concerns: Pediatricians emphasize the need for continued safe sleep education and uniform standards to prevent avoidable infant deaths.
Trump administration ends support for Safe to Sleep program
The cut comes as sudden infant death (SIDS) rates have surged nearly 12% from 2020 to 2022.
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