Japan day care uses sensors to prevent sudden infant death in sleep

Day care centers in Japan's metropolitan areas have begun introducing sensors to monitor sleeping infants and prevent sudden deaths amid a serious staff shortage.The use of information and communication technology is intended to help caregivers detect abnormalities early and reduce the psychological pressure of constantly checking the breathing and sleeping posture of children.In 2016, there were 13 cases of children dying at nursery schools in Japan, of which 10 occurred during their sleep, according to the Cabinet Office.The health ministry data also show Japan has roughly 100 cases every…READ FULL ARTICLE