The incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in individuals aged 0 to 35 is higher than previously reported, with survival trends supporting current resuscitation protocols.
Raises awareness of elevated youth OHCA burden; extends prior estimates but leaves open definitive protocol validation.
The incidence of OHCA in children and young adults is higher than previously reported, and a more specific understanding of the causes should guide future prevention programs. Survival trends support contemporary resuscitation protocols for OHCA in the young.
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