Lack of defibrillators could put 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales
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Research by the Heart Restart campaign reveals that over 16 million people in England and Wales live more than a 1 km round trip from a 24/7 accessible defibrillator, far from the recommended three- to five-minute walk. Overall, 35 million people lack timely access to these devices. With over 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the UK and a survival rate of less than 10%, the lack of defibrillators significantly impacts public health, especially since early CPR and defibrillation can more than double survival chances.
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Research by the Heart Restart campaign reveals that over 16 million people in England and Wales live more than a 1 km round trip from a 24/7 accessible defibrillator, far from the recommended three- to five-minute walk. Overall, 35 million people lack timely access to these devices. With over 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the UK and a survival rate of less than 10%, the lack of defibrillators significantly impacts public health, especially since early CPR and defibrillation...
Each year 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur
Early CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chance of survival from cardiac arrest.
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More than 16 million people in England and Wales live farther than a 1 km round trip from the nearest 24/7 accessible defibrillator.
The Guardian- Each year 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur
- Early defibrillation can more than double survival
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Loaded language removed<p>Exclusive: Research shows millions live more than a 1km round trip from 24/7 accessible device</p><p>More than 16 million people in England and Wales risk dying from a cardiac arrest because they live farther than a 1km round trip from the nearest 24/7 defibrillator, according to exclusive research.<br><br> Analysis of publicly available defibrillators by the Heart Restart campaign found that…
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More than 16 million people in England and Wales live farther than a 1 km round trip from the nearest 24/7 accessible defibrillator.
The GuardianThe analysis was conducted by the Heart Restart campaign.
The GuardianOf the 35 million people without timely access, about half live more than a 1 km round trip from a 24/7 accessible defibrillator.
The GuardianFewer than one in 10 people survive out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
The GuardianEarly CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chance of survival from cardiac arrest.
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