Thomas Foley: “Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking before the fourth SIDS international conference taking place in Bethesda, MD.…”

“Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking before the fourth SIDS international conference taking place in Bethesda, MD. This conference brought together researchers, health professionals, and parents from around the world to discuss recent and future efforts in the fight against sudden infant death syndrome. SIDS is the No. 1 cause of death among infants between the ages of 1 week and 1 year, striking infants of all countries and cultures. This tragic disease is responsible for the death of over 6,000 babies in the United States each year. The sudden death of a child is a painful experience for any parent, especially when the infant is otherwise healthy and there is no apparent explanation for the child's death. The good news is we have found ways to lower the risks of SIDS and we are now closer than ever to understanding the underlying causes of this condition. My personal interest in SIDS stems from my work as a Florida State Senator when I met Stephanie Quick, a mother who had lost her son, Michael, to SIDS.”