E A Mitchell1, S M Williams, B J Taylor. 1. Department of Paediatrics, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand. e.mitchell@auckland.ac.nz
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The use of duvets in infancy is not recommended in the UK and Australia because of a reported association with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). AIMS: To examine the association between the use of duvets and the risk of SIDS. METHODS: A nationwide case control study (393 cases, 1592 controls). The use of duvets was assessed by interview with the parent or guardian. RESULTS: The use of duvets was associated with an increased risk of SIDS (odds ratio (OR) = 1.65; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.31 to 2.08); however, after adjustment for potential confounders there was no increased risk of SIDS (OR = 1.04; 95% CI, 0.77 to 1.38). Furthermore, subgroup analysis did not identify any group in which the use of duvets was associated with an increased risk of SIDS. CONCLUSIONS: This study does not support the recommendation to avoid duvets.
BACKGROUND: The use of duvets in infancy is not recommended in the UK and Australia because of a reported association with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). AIMS: To examine the association between the use of duvets and the risk of SIDS. METHODS: A nationwide case control study (393 cases, 1592 controls). The use of duvets was assessed by interview with the parent or guardian. RESULTS: The use of duvets was associated with an increased risk of SIDS (odds ratio (OR) = 1.65; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.31 to 2.08); however, after adjustment for potential confounders there was no increased risk of SIDS (OR = 1.04; 95% CI, 0.77 to 1.38). Furthermore, subgroup analysis did not identify any group in which the use of duvets was associated with an increased risk of SIDS. CONCLUSIONS: This study does not support the recommendation to avoid duvets.
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