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For a preemie if it was 2 months old but 4 weeks early is the risk for sids go by their age from when they are born or their original due date?
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SIDS: Not related to age when born, cause is unknown although prematurity is a factor. There are many contributing risk factors like cold temp, apnea, low birth weight, drugs, smoking, illness, etc.
Answered 5/19/2013
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