Save Lives with LifeVac: Your Choking Rescue Solution
June 29th, 2024 by admin
If you watched the presidential debate last night you may have seen a commercial for the LifeVac. This handy gadget can provide peace of mind knowing that you can respond in a moments notice during a choking emergency. One thing that isn't debatable is that Choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S.
Here are a few other stats about choking in the United States:
- In 2022, 5,553 people died from choking, which is a rate of 1.7 deaths per 100,000 people.
- Children under 5 are at the highest risk of choking, and at least one child dies from choking on food every five days.
- Choking leads to 100,000 visits to the ER yearly.
- Food is the most common cause of nonfatal choking in children, and more than 12,000 children are taken to the emergency room each year for food-choking injuries.
- The elderly, especially those over 75, are also at high risk for choking deaths, and in 2015, 56% of choking deaths were in people over 74.
- The most common objects that children choke on are food coins balloons and toys.
Be prepared for choking emergencies with LifeVac, a simple and reliable device that can save lives in seconds. Keep your family and loved ones protected!
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