Research team hunts for cause of infant crib deaths in Seattle
A Seattle team led by Dr. J Bruce Beckwith at Children's Orthopedic Hospital studies sudden infant death syndrome SDS to unravel causes and reduce fatalities. Autopsies in King County total 75 in just over a year, with most cases in two to four months age group. The program began with a $20,000 state grant and expanded via NIH support. The Washington Association for Sudden Infant Death Study guides public understanding and supports grieving families.