SUDI Causes by Age: Infant Mortality Data Visualized #2339367 (License: Personal Use)

The chart displays annual average SUDI deaths segmented by cause-SIDS (dark blue), suffocation/strangulation in bed (medium blue), inhalation of food/gastric contents (light gray), and unspecified (white)-across 13 age brackets from 0-3 to 48-52 weeks. Peak mortality occurs at 4-7 weeks, where SIDS accounts for ~9 of 15 total deaths; risk declines sharply after 24 weeks. Data underscores the critical importance of safe sleep practices during early infancy.

Used on public health or pediatric safety pages to inform caregivers, clinicians, and policymakers about age-specific SUDI risks; supports educational content on infant sleep safety and mortality prevention strategies.