University of Illinois Chicago Study Highlights Decrease in Average Age of Cardiac Arrest
Concerns Arise Over Disproportionate Impact on Black Chicagoans
According to wttw, a recent study from the University of Illinois Chicago reveals troubling news for Chicagoans the average age for experiencing cardiac arrest outside the hospital is dropping lives at risk. The study found that the average age went from 64 to 62.
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Chicago Lives at Risk – Cardiac Arrests on the Rise, UIC Finds! (PHOTO: WTTW News)
Differentiating Cardiac Arrest from Heart Attack and Mitigating Risks through CPR Training
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood, different from a heart attack caused by a clot lives at risk. Risk factors include high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Regular checkups and healthy eating help lower lives at risk. Organizations like Illinois Heart Rescue offer free CPR training to improve survival rates. Quick response with CPR and AEDs is crucial, potentially saving lives at risk.
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