HSE probes whether babies from homeless families are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome

The HSE said that Sids accounted for 27pc of deaths of babies in the postpartum period between 2019 and 2021, despite a decline over three decades.

Socioeconomic inequalities have long been a feature of Sids epidemiology globally and have been documented in Ireland, prompting investigations into these disparities.

The child health team is currently exploring datasets to investigate whether Sids disproportionately affects infants from marginalised families, such as those in direct provision.

Public health experts warned that living in emergency accommodation poses a significant risk to children’s health, indicating wider issues surrounding infant mortality.

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