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The cause of sudden infant death syndrome has eluded discovery for decades. This book presents the hypothesis that the "fear paralysis factor," which is present in all animals and is elicited by simuli perceived as life-threatening, may be a major trigger. The author links this fear response to REM sleep, the state in which a high incidence of the syndrome occurs, and offers suggestions for testing the hypothesis as well as possible preventive measures. Pediatricians, neurophysiologists, cardiologists, and medical researchers will be intrigued by this explanation of sudden infant death. |
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