More than 70% of Surveyed Moms Were Unaware of Fans Role in Preventing SIDS

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More than 70% of Surveyed Moms Were Unaware of Fans Role in Preventing SIDS

Posted : Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:57:41 GMT

Author : HealthyChildrenToday.com

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CLEVELAND, June 9 OH-Haledyne-SIDS-info

Educated Moms unaware of conclusive pediatric study

CLEVELAND, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Haledyne and HealthyChildrenToday.com

announced the surprising results of its recent survey of 542 Moms. More than 70

percent of respondents were unaware of the conclusive and widely-covered study

by the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine which found that using a

fan while a baby is sleeping can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

(SIDS) by 72 percent. SIDS, or a sudden unexplained death of a seemingly

healthy baby, is the leading cause of death in children between one month and

one year of age.

The study hypothesized SIDS is related to babies re-breathing exhaled carbon

dioxide that gets trapped near them in bedding. The study suggested that the use

of a fan increases air circulation, thus minimizing the build up of trapped

carbon dioxide and the risk of re-breathing.

" Our survey respondents viewed themselves as active researchers and informed

parents which make the results all the more surprising, " says Dr. Zak,

retired surgeon and editor of HealthyChildrenToday.com. " My advice to parents:

don't assume your Mom friends know about the study. Tell them about it. "

Other survey results include:

26 percent of respondents were " somewhat aware " of the SIDS study.67 percent of

respondents were " unaware " of the effectiveness of UV-C in killing airborne

germs; only 23 percent of respondents were " somewhat aware " of UV-C efficacy.33

percent of respondents described themselves as " online researcher, consumer

opinion hunter " ; 60 percent of respondents described themselves as

" homemaker " .32 percent of respondents viewed the Healthy Fan as " effective " or

" extremely effective " in reducing children's sick days; in all, 90 percent of

respondents viewed the Healthy Fan as partially effective in reducing children's

sick days.86 percent of respondents owned at least one ceiling fan; 57 percent

owned three or more ceiling fans.30 percent of the respondents' children had the

flu in the last three months; 84 percent of respondents' children had a cold in

the last three months. 26 percent of respondents' children battled an upper

respiratory disorder (asthma, RSV) in the last three months.65 percent of

respondents viewed the Healthy Fan as an appropriate shower gift for someone

else or for themselves.71 percent of respondents had a Household Income (HHI) of

$75k plus; 30 percent of respondents had a HHI of $100k plus.

The Healthy Fan improves the indoor environment of a home by killing more than

99 percent of airborne germs. The Healthy Fan maximizes air circulation by

utilizing traditional ceiling fan technology in combination with a mounted air

purifying medallion. It uses Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light energy to decrease the

amount of airborne bacteria, viruses and mold spores.

Healthy Fan works by circulating the air in a room, and trapping dust particles

and allergens in a charged filter. Some germs, especially virus cells, are

extremely tiny (<.3 microns) and, can therefore be suspended in air. These germs

are the target of the Healthy Fan's UV-C lights, which alter the DNA of germs,

halting their ability to reproduce and killing them. UV-C light energy has been

proven effective against salmonella, influenza, e-coli, staph, strep and even

tuberculosis.

About Haledyne

Haledyne is based in Cleveland, Ohio and creates energy-based health and

wellness technologies with the mission of reducing health risks in both home and

commercial environments. Haledyne's technologies make it possible for

individuals to take simple and effective steps toward maintaining a healthier

indoor environment. From the ability to decrease the amount of everyday germs to

the potential to avoid more serious health issues, Haledyne provides added

illness prevention and peace of mind in the home. Additional information can be

found at www.HealthyFan.com.

About HealthyChildrenToday.com

HealthyChildrenToday.com is committed to providing the latest and most relevant

information for children with respiratory issues or compromised immune systems.

Visitors can read the most recent articles on topics ranging from asthma and

allergies to cystic fibrosis and premature infants. The site's Med Blog and

MedTech Blog showcase commentary from concerned parents, technology researchers,

and top pediatric and pulmonary clinicians.

SOURCE HealthyChildrenToday.com