September 2023. Volume 19. Number 3

Exposure to any drug of dependency during pregnancy increases risk of sudden infant death

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Makarious l, Teng A, Oei JL. SIDS is associated with prenatal drug use: a meta-analysis and systematic review of 4 238 685 infants. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2022;107:617-23.

Reviewers: Fernández Rodríguez MM1, González Rodríguez MP2.
1CS Potes. SERMAS. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Barrio del Pilar. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: M.ª Mercedes Fernández Rodríguez. Email: mer763@gmail.com
Reception date: 05/06/2023
Acceptance date: 19/06/2023
Publication date: 05/07/2023

Abstract

Authors´ conclusions: exposure to any drug of dependency during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome after controlling for socioeconomic factors. Further study to evaluate mechanisms and contribution of other confounders (e.g., smoking) is warranted.

Reviewers´ commentary: drug use during pregnancy increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, although there are other related factors that could modify the effect for which no adjustment has been made. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome should focus on avoiding known risk factors, including drug use during pregnancy.

How to cite this article

Fernández Rodríguez MM, González Rodríguez P. El consumo de drogas durante el embarazo aumenta el riesgo de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2023;19:24.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Makarious l, Teng A, Oei JL. SIDS is associated with prenatal drug use: a meta-analysis and systematic review of 4 238 685 infants. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2022;107:617-23.

Reviewers: Fernández Rodríguez MM1, González Rodríguez MP2.
1CS Potes. SERMAS. Madrid. España.
2Pediatra. CS Barrio del Pilar. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: M.ª Mercedes Fernández Rodríguez. Email: mer763@gmail.com
Reception date: 05/06/2023
Acceptance date: 19/06/2023
Publication date: 05/07/2023

How to cite this article

Fernández Rodríguez MM, González Rodríguez P. El consumo de drogas durante el embarazo aumenta el riesgo de muerte súbita del lactante. Evid Pediatr. 2023;19:24.

05/07/2023

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