Make defibrillators mandatory in all types of gym or exercise establishments

Make defibrillators mandatory in all types of gym or exercise establishments — 734 signatures. Status: open.

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Make it a legal requirement for defibrillators to be available in all types of gym or exercise establishment.

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With over 90% of sudden cardiac arrests in young athletes occurring during or just after exercise, a readily available AED can increase survival rates from near 0% to 50-70% if used within 3–5 minutes of a cardiac arrest.

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