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Episode: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Bystander CPR
Description: In this episode, Dr. Mohamed Hagahmed discusses the disturbing racial and ethnic disparities in bystander CPR rates for cardiac arrest patients. With compelling data, he highlights how Black and Hispanic patients are significantly less likely to receive CPR than their White counterparts. Dr. Hagahmed calls attention to the root causes, including systemic racism and implicit biases, while proposing actionable steps to bridge this life-threatening gap. Join us as we explore how to make CPR training and emergency care more equitable for everyone.