Cot deaths at lowest recorded level in England and Wales
Sudden unexplained infant deaths, or cot deaths, have reached the lowest level on record in England and Wales, according to the latest figures. In 2014 there were 128, compared with 165 the previous year and 207 in 2004. Fewer women smoking and campaigns to teach new parents the safest sleeping position for their newborn - on their backs - are both factors, experts say. The Office for National Statistics said the fall was driving the downward trend in overall unexplained infa