Which of the following individuals has the lowest risk of dying from SIDS?
A) Chin, who is of Japanese descent
B) Martin, who was born prematurely
C) Malley, whose parents both smoke cigarettes
D) Jean, who sleeps face down, on her stomach

Question

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Studies have shown that babies of Asian descent have the lowest risk of SIDS, while babies of African-American descent have the highest risk.

Answer: C) Malley, whose parents both smoke cigarettes 
 Exposure to cigarette smoke increases the risk of SIDS.

Answer: D) None of the options, as sleeping face down, on the stomach, increases the risk of SIDS. 
 The recommended sleep position for babies to reduce the risk of SIDS is on their back. Being placed to sleep on their stomach or side increases the risk.

Therefore, the best choice is A) Chin, who is of Japanese descent.

Which of the Following Individuals Has the Lowest Risk of Dying