The Case for CPR Certification Before 30: Why Young Adults Cannot Afford to Wait
Sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate by age, and the statistics surrounding cardiac emergencies in Americans under 40 are more alarming than most people realize. This article makes a data-driven argument for why CPR certification should be treated as a fundamental life skill — as essential as a driver's license — for every young adult in the United States. From bystander survival rates to the psychological confidence that comes with preparedness, early certification is an investment that