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Can SIDS happen as an adult? Understanding Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS)

By medical definition, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is exclusively a diagnosis for infants under one year of age. However, the question 'Can SIDS happen as an adult?' reflects a genuine concern about sudden, unexplained deaths that can occur at any age, a phenomenon known as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS).