Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC)

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) refers to the unexpected and unexplained death of a child over the age of 1 year, typically during sleep, with no clear cause found after thorough investigation. It is rare but deeply tragic. Researchers believe it may involve issues with the brain's regulation of breathing or heart function, or underlying health problems that are difficult to detect. SUDC emphasizes the importance of safe sleep practices and ongoing research to understand and prevent these tragic events.