Chart 2
Presence of risk factors in sudden and unexpected sleep-related infant deaths, Canada, 2015 to 2020
Note(s):
"Unsafe sleep surface" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was not sleeping in a bed designed for infant sleep. "Found on side or stomach" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was found sleeping either on their side or stomach (face down). "Loose/soft items found in bed" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that there was at least one item in the sleeping area with the infant (blanket, pillow, toy). "Bed-sharing" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was sleeping on a surface with at least one other person. "Smoke exposure" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy or postpartum. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see Note to readers).
Source(s):
Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database (5125).
Chart description
This is a bar stacked chart.
| Yes | Not specified | No | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Sleep Surface | 69 | 7 | 24 |
| Found on side or stomach | 33 | 50 | 17 |
| Loose/soft items found in bed | 42 | 55 | 3 |
| Bed-sharing | 53 | 10 | 37 |
| Smoke/tabacco exposure | 16 | 81 | 3 |
Note(s):
"Unsafe sleep surface" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was not sleeping in a bed designed for infant sleep. "Found on side or stomach" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was found sleeping either on their side or stomach (face down). "Loose/soft items found in bed" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that there was at least one item in the sleeping area with the infant (blanket, pillow, toy). "Bed-sharing" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was sleeping on a surface with at least one other person. "Smoke exposure" was indicated when the coroner or medical examiner reported that the infant was exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy or postpartum. Data were not available for all jurisdictions for all years (see Note to readers).
Source(s):
Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database (5125).
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