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Why women are less likely to receive lifesaving CPR

In December 2008, Amy Swager was in some of the best shape of her life. She ran 5Ks, had seven children and was generally healthy for a 41-year-old. She also had a sudden cardiac arrest. At a hair ...
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Study Suggests Women Less Likely to Get CPR From Bystanders

Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman's chest might be one reason. Only 39 percent ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Lower cardiac arrest survival in women may be linked to CPR manikins: 5 study notes

Ninety-five percent of CPR training manikins on the global market are flat-chested, possibly contributing to disproportionate survival outcomes for women after cardiac arrest, according to a study ...
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Women 14% less likely to receive CPR from bystanders

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - When a heart stops beating during sudden cardiac arrest, CPR from a bystander doubles the chance of survival. However, women are 14% less likely to receive bystander CPR and ...
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Women less likely to receive CPR from bystanders than men

A vital community first responder is shining a light on the gender disparities in women receiving CPR. Worthing Community First Responder (CFR), Sally Holmes is supporting the campaign #BraOffDefibOn.