Thermal insulation and SIDS-an investigation of selected 'Eastern' and 'Western' infant bedding combinations.

摘要: Abstract Background Differences in the incidence of SIDS between ‘Western’ and ‘Eastern’ countries has been attributed to cultural practices, which may affect infants care thermal environment. Aim The purpose this work was estimate for selected ‘commonly’ used bedding, sleep positions practices Japan, Korea New Zealand, intrinsic ‘dry’ resistance bedding. Insulation levels are also discussed context published information about environment bedding is likely be used. Method Selected Japanese, Korean Zealand loosely tucked over an infant manikin lateral, prone supine positions. Thickness use measured, estimated using Wilson Laing model accommodates effect on insulation three-dimensional arrangement combinations during use. Results discussion under- upper-bedding varied among with thickness affected by type/combination position. relation environmental conditions within seasons. Further environments, both Asian Western needed. Conclusions appear generally covered greater than those cover comparable existed Japanese investigated. Lower rates apparent ‘Asian’ populations do not attributable lower only.