According to sources the Ministry of health and Family Welfare has kick-started a campaign to teach the technique of CPR nationwide as cases of heart attack rise across age groups, including among youngsters. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, is an emergency life-saving procedure performed when a person’s heartbeat or breathing has stopped. CPR involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygenation to the body’s vital organs. On december 6, a programme launched by Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will commence nationwide in which CPR training will be provided simultaneously to 10 lakh people to make the technique available as first aid.
According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), deaths due to cardiac arrests saw a 12.5 per cent rise, from 28,413 in 2021 to 32,457 in 2022. The NCRB data also put the figure of sudden deaths at 56,450 for 2022, up from 50,734 in 2021. Recently, the state minister of gujarat said a total of 1,052 persons have died of a heart attack in the state in the last six months, with 80 per cent of the victims being in the 11-25 age group.
According to experts, CPR is a crucial skill that can significantly improve the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Training in CPR is widely available, and many organisations, such as the American heart Association, offer courses to teach people how to perform CPR effectively. Experts said while it’s tempting to attribute this rise solely to Covid-19, a multifaceted analysis is crucial. They blamed lifestyle choices, including sedentary habits, unhealthy dietary patterns, and increasing stress levels as potential culprits
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