Which statement best describes the range of commonly reported SUID types?

• A. Only SIDS is a type of SUID.
• B. Only accidental suffocation is a type.
• C. Only other unknown causes is a type.
• D. SIDS, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and other deaths from unknown causes are commonly reported types.

Answer: (D)

SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) is an umbrella term used for infant deaths that occur suddenly or unexpectedly and cannot be immediately explained. Within this category, SIDS is a subtype defined as a death that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation, while other common types include accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and deaths from other unknown causes. Because of this broad scope, the best description of the range of commonly reported SUID types includes SIDS, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and other deaths from unknown causes. The other options are too narrow, listing only one type and excluding the others.