In children and adolescents aged 2 to 20 years, sudden natural death is most commonly due to recognized disorders or infections, with only 6.5% remaining unexplained after necropsy.
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Highlights recognized disorders and infections as main causes; leaves open etiology and prevention strategies for the 6.5% unexplained cases.
Keeling et al. (1989) studied this question.
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