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Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Lower During COVID-19 Pandemic

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates dropped significantly at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and remained lower than pre-pandemic years, according to a preliminary study. The findings emphasize the need for targeted efforts to improve survival rates across all communities, especially in Black and Hispanic communities.

This news matters because it highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates, especially in Black and Hispanic communities. The study underscores the need for targeted efforts to improve survival rates across all communities and calls for a concerted effort to support people in communities with a majority of Black and Hispanic residents.