| ICSD: | 780.59-3 | ||
| ICD-10: | R96.0 | (Instantaneous Death) | |
| DSM-IV: | ? |
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Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUND) is characterized by sudden death during sleep in healthy young adults, particulary of Southeast Asian descent. |
Prevalence:
Over 100 cases have been reported. The rates for different
Southeast Asian groups with sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome among male
refugees settled in the United States are as follows:
A. Hmong Laotians: 92 per 100000
B. Other Laotians: 82 per 100000
C. Kampucheans: 59 per 100000
Keywords:
sudden unexplained nocturnal death (SUND), sudden unexplaind death syndrome (SUDS)