International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org) 332 Vol.7; Issue: 7; July 2017 International Journal of Health Sciences and Research www.ijhsr.org ISSN: 2249-9571 Review Article Sudden Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS) - Global Perspectives Surekha A, Suguna Anbazhagan Department of Community Health, St. Johns Medical College, Bangalore, India Corresponding Author: Surekha A ABSTRACT Background: Kav LaOved - Worker's Hotlineis a non-profit organization which aims to protect the rights of the most disadvantaged workers in Israel, addressing violations through individual assistance, advocacy, outreach and more. SUNDS also called as Sudden Arrhythmic cardiac Death Syndrome (SADS), which is due to multiple causes, was studied among agricultural workers (from Thailand) who have migrated to Israel. Objectives: To review the phenomenon of Sudden Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS) and the various factors that may be associated with it. Issues that need to be addressed: A high level of political commitment is needed to maintain the standards of working conditions among the migrant workers. Promoting the establishment and enforcement of adequate legislation; and establishing and implementing on-going and effective monitoring of the working conditions and health status of the migrant workers. Objectives: 1. To study the phenomenon of Sudden Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS), and to identify the various factors that may be associated with it 2. To review literature on this topic with a focus on possible strategies and interventions for its prevention; Key Words: Sudden Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS), Sudden Arrhythmic cardiac Death Syndrome (SADS). BACKGROUND Kav LaOved – Worker's Hotline is a non- profit organization which aims to protect the rights of the most disadvantaged workers in Israel, addressing violations through individual assistance, advocacy, outreach and more Goals & strategies  Protection and realization of workers' rights, especially for more vulnerable groups such as migrant workers (including agricultural workers and caregivers) Palestinian workers, asylum seekers,  Strategies to address the problem (including direct assistance and advocacy in individual cases; political advocacy; litigation, providing information and raising awareness for workers‟ rights; etc.) Sudden Nocturnal Death Syndrome (SUNDS)  Sudden Arrhythmic cardiac Death Syndrome (SADS)  In the Philippines, where it is referred to in the vernacular as bangungot  Among Agricultural workers (Thailand)  In the context of Dahlgren and Whitehead‟s model of social determinants which influence the health of individual -Work stress, migration/acculturation stress, no access to information about rights, no access to health care in rural areas, no care from employers, living conditions, climatic conditions, problem of language,