India is currently witnessing a surge in cardiovascular issues, affecting both celebrities and ordinary citizens alike. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), heart attack cases saw a sharp 12.5% rise in 2022 alone. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases have skyrocketed from 25.7 million in 1990 to 64 million in 2023. The World Health Organization reports that India accounts for one-fifth of global CVD deaths, with a growing impact on the younger population.
How CPR Can Save Lives
In a cardiac emergency, the brain can suffer damage within just four to six minutes without oxygen-rich blood. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial lifesaving technique that significantly improves survival chances after cardiac arrest. With each minute that passes without CPR, the likelihood of survival drops by 7-10%. By performing CPR, even a bystander can extend those critical moments, giving the victim a better chance of survival.
Despite the urgent need for widespread CPR training, only 2% of India’s population is aware of the risks of sudden cardiac arrest and the life-saving potential of CPR, compared to the global average of 30%. This low awareness is alarming, as timely CPR could save nearly 40% of lives in cardiac emergencies.
Barriers to CPR Education
In countries like the U.S., CPR training is integrated into school curricula and workplace programs, but India lacks such widespread initiatives. Several barriers hinder CPR education in India. Fear of legal consequences or contamination often prevents bystanders from stepping in during emergencies, particularly when it comes to providing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to strangers. Cultural factors, such as gender, race, and class differences, further discourage people from administering CPR.
Challenges in schools include limited funding, lack of prioritization of CPR training, insufficient awareness, and a shortage of qualified trainers. Access to training technology and equipment is also limited, especially in rural areas. Non-English speaking teachers, particularly in smaller towns and villages, face additional difficulties due to the lack of CPR training materials in local languages.
Raising CPR Awareness
To effectively spread awareness about CPR, it is essential to launch training initiatives at both the grassroots level and in major cities across India. HDFC Life is committed to promoting CPR awareness and protecting the heart health of families throughout the country. In line with this mission, HDFC Life offers comprehensive term plans, such as HDFC Life’s Click 2 Protect Super, designed to secure your family’s financial future in the event of critical health conditions like sudden cardiac arrests. This plan includes:
- Tailored protection based on your needs
- Flexibility to choose from multiple coverage options
- The option to extend the policy term
HDFC Life is dedicated to educating the public about CPR through workshops and informative resources, empowering people to take action in life-threatening situations.
- Receive all premiums paid at maturity with the Return of Premium option.
- Get an additional payout in case of accidental death during the policy term.
- Access an accelerated death benefit upon diagnosis of specified terminal illnesses, available until age 80.
- Choose an increasing death benefit option, up to 200%, under the Life option.
- Adjust your death benefit as per your needs with the Life Goal option.
- Benefit from a waiver of premium in case of critical illness or total and permanent disability.
- Opt for Additional Cover for your spouse.
- Secure financial protection for your parents or grandparents under the Parent Secure option.
If you’re a hardworking professional under immense stress, it’s essential to prioritize your heart health along with your family’s well-being.
Source: FinancialExpress
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