MODERN CRITERIA FOR THE FORENSIC DIAGNOSIS OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH

The sudden death of a child is a tragic event that requires a thorough and comprehensive forensic investigation. The deaths of children, which occurred unexpectedly in apparently healthy children, cause not only deep grief among relatives, but also a lot of questions from the investigating authorities and society as a whole. An integrated approach to the forensic medical assessment of such cases is a prerequisite for establishing the true cause of death, differentiating between natural and violent causes, as well as for accumulating data that will help prevent similar cases in the future.