Heart Attack Crisis in India
700,000 deaths annually from sudden cardiac arrest in India.
Only 7% receive timely CPR, critical for survival.
About 98% of indians do not know how to perform CPR.
Importance of Timely CPR
CPR within the first 5 minutes greatly increases survival chances.
Each minute’s delay reduces survival probability by 10% (Dr. Ambuj Rai, AIIMS).
Hands-only CPR involves firm chest compressions to maintain blood flow until help arrives.
Rising Incidents and Contributing Factors
Sudden cardiac arrests rising rapidly in both urban and rural areas.
Causes include poor diet, stress, pollution, sedentary lifestyle.
98% of indians Lack CPR Knowledge
70% of cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, where ambulance response times average 10-15 minutes.
Aging population and Future Risks
Heart disease is India’s leading cause of death and will worsen with an aging population.
By 2030, those over 60 years old will exceed 193 million (Observer Research Foundation).
Increased public cardiac emergencies require widespread access to CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), which are currently scarce.
Gaps in Training and Emergency Response
Lack of practical CPR training in schools, offices, and public places.
CPR often included only theoretically in school curriculums; hands-on training is almost nonexistent.
Countries like norway and singapore mandate CPR training for schoolchildren and driving license holders.
Urban-Rural Divide
CPR workshops and emergency training mostly available in urban centers.
Rural india remains largely underserved in CPR awareness and practical training efforts.
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