Preventable Deaths Demand Action

Allegheny County’s infant death rate has more than doubled since 2000, making sudden unexpected infant death the leading cause of infant mortality — and officials say it’s entirely preventable. A new countywide campaign, backed by Cribs for Kids and Healthy Start, is flooding neighborhoods with a simple, life-saving message: always place babies on their backs on a firm, flat surface with nothing in the crib. Most deaths occur in homes already equipped with safe sleep spaces — the problem is awareness. The goal? Every baby born in the county reaches their first birthday. Resources and support are available — and asking for help is encouraged because no family should face this alone. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f7bc61fd06b7fa