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More than 16m at risk of death by cardiac arrest in England and Wales due to ‘defibrillator deserts’
Exclusive: Research shows millions live more than a 1km round trip from 24/7 accessible device More than 16 million people in England and Wales risk dying from a cardiac arrest because they live farther than a 1km round trip from the…
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A significant number of people in England and Wales are at risk of dying from cardiac arrest due to limited access to defibrillators. The issue arises from the fact that many individuals live more than a 1km round trip from the nearest 24/7 accessible defibrillator.
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