332 (7532): controls, no Author’s 18-22 information on conclusions: non Use of a dummy Study type: responders. seems to reduce Case control the risk of SIDS Findings: The and possibly Protective adjusted odds reduces the factor: ratio for SIDS influence of Pacifier associated known risk (dummy) with using a factors in the use dummy during sleep the last sleep environment. Study was 0.08 Population: (95% CI 0.03 Comment: SIDS infants to 0.21). Use Study conducted defined as was associated in 11 counties in above with a northern reduction in California Duration: risk in every findings may not 1997 to 2000 category of generalise to UK or Wales setting. Low response characteristics rates and lack of and risk information factors about examined. The responders reduced risk increases risk of associated bias in results. with use seemed to be greater with adverse sleep conditions (such as sleeping prone or on side and sleeping with a mother who smoked), although the observed interactions were not significant. In addition, use of a dummy
332 (7532): 18-22 Study type: Case control Protective factor: Pacifier (dummy) use Study Population: SIDS infants defined as above Duration: 1997 to 2000 controls, no information on non responders. Findings: The adjusted odds ratio for SIDS associated with using a dummy during the last sleep was 0.08 (95% CI 0.03 to 0.21). Use was associated with a reduction in risk in every category of characteristics and risk factors examined. The reduced risk associated with use seemed to be greater with adverse sleep conditions (such as sleeping prone or on side and sleeping with a mother who smoked), although the observed interactions were not significant. In addition, use of a dummy Author’s conclusions: Use of a dummy seems to reduce the risk of SIDS and possibly reduces the influence of known risk factors in the sleep environment. Comment: Study conducted in 11 counties in northern California findings may not generalise to UK or Wales setting. Low response rates and lack of information about increases risk of bias in results. responders
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