Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
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Medical groups including the American Heart Association found that teaching kids as young as age 4 to begin to understand health emergencies and how to respond is smart and proactive.
By the time children have reached 10 years old, they then may be able to perform effective chest compressions on manikins, said the statement published in Circulation, the American Heart Association’s journal. School-aged children are highly motivated to learn life-saving skills. "The sooner we can encourage kids to know what to do in emergencies, the better." "The 4-year-old can at least talk to someone on the phone who would then be able to instruct the child." Amy McGorry is a contributing health reporter for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
It detailed evidence showing that schoolchildren as young as age four know how to call for help in a medical emergency — and that, by the ages of 10-12, they can even administer effective chest compressions when performing CPR.
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