British Columbia Government seems to be stuck in a difficult situation and is finding itself helpless in the hands of arising problematic conditions. The matter is that it is not able to find the reason of sudden rise in the infant deaths.

Last year, there were deaths of 16 infants and this year, the number has already crossed 21. The government has asked British Columbia Coroners’ Service to investigate in to the matter. They would look the cases from January 1 to June 28.

Till now, there has been no specific reason of deaths and it has also been mentioned that deaths were happening throughout the province.

According to Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths website, by placing an infant on his or her back to sleep has been known for many years to reduce the risk of sudden infant death. This information was supported by Noreen Agrey, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, who said that by always placing a baby on its back, ensuring the baby is not overheated and providing a safe sleeping environment can reduce the risk.

Medical officers said that tobacco smoke or putting the baby to sleep on unsafe surfaces such as a couch or waterbed are some risk factors that need to be considered.