Resolution+to+Stop+Sudden+Infant+Death+Syndrome

Resolution to Stop Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 1 Whereas: 2 3 4 Whereas: 5 6 Whereas: 7 8 9 Whereas: 10 Whereas: 11 12 13 Therefore 14 15 The cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) --also referred to as “Crib Death” and “Cot Death”-- has confounded medical researchers worldwide, Scientific studies published since 1994 have provided evidence that supports the “Toxic Gas Theory” of SIDS, Mattress-wrapping campaign in New Zealand showed a level of statistical evidence that medical researchers generally regard as constituting “certain proof” of a scientific proposition, Mattress-wrapping is a very low-cost preventative measure, The current campaign to prevent SIDS in the United States (US), placing infants on their backs to sleep is not as effective as mattress- wrapping, be it Resolved: That the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with American Medical Association (AMA), develop a campaign to promote mattress-wrapping in the US. Respectfully submitted, Gwynedd Mercy Academy

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