A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to the parents of an infant. Which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as the leading cause of death among this age group?

A. Respiratory distress is a concern in infancy, but it is not the leading cause of death. B. Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death in infants, accounting for a significant proportion of infant mortality in developed countries. C. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of death in infants but ranks behind congenital anomalies. D. Low birth weight can contribute to infant mortality but is not the leading direct cause of death.