SCDY Surveillance Update 2007-2016

This report is an updated version of the report Too Young to Die from 2012 which analyzed sudden cardiac death (SCD) occurrence, specifically among youth from 1-39 years of age. It includes updated death certificate data from 2007-2016, background information on SCD, mortality statistics, case reviews and potential prevention practices.

Be the Beat!

An online Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness initiative to teach teens all across the country the simple steps that can save a life—and create the next generation of lifesavers. It has resources for students and teachers for learning/teaching hands-only CPR.

Link to resource:
http://bethebeat.heart.org/