ILLINOIS VIOLENT DEATH REPORTING SYSTEM OCTOBER 2017

There were 116 unexplained deaths in babies less than

6 months of age in Cook County in 2015 and 2016:

72% had at least one sleeping risk factor

present

Using data from the Illinois Violent Death Reporting

System, we identified all cases of infants less than 6
months of age who died in Cook County due to non-
natural causes in 2015 and 2016. These deaths oc-
Of those with curred throughout Cook County, but were most con-

at least one centrated on the south side of Chicago.

sleeping risk Sleep-related deaths are preventable. For more infor-

factor mation, including recommendations for parents and
caregivers, and grief resources for people who have
lost a baby, please visit:

American Academy of Pediatrics

New Safe Sleep Recommendations to Protect
Against SIDS, Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Cook County

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
These deaths
occurred
throughout CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information on the Illinois Violent Death Report-
Cook County ing System, please contact:

Maryann Mason, PhD

Principal Investigator
312.227.7036
mmason@luriechildrens.org

luriechildrens.org/IVDRS

This data brief was supported by Grant Number1U17CE001590-01, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.