At all ages, compared to other causes of sudden death, the chance of dying from Sudden Cardiac Arrest is higher.
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Your odds of dying in a fire this year are just 1 in 115,800 (still, most businesses and organizations have multiple fire extinguishers)
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Your odds of dying from gunfire this year are 1 in 22,400 (still, guns are one of the most debated political topics)
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Your odds of dying in a motor vehicle accident this year are 1 in 8,100 (still, we don't want our loved ones to ride in car without the latest safety features)
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Your combined odds of dying from a fire, gunfire, or a motor vehicle crash are 1 in 5,700...
No matter your age, the chance of dying from Sudden Cardiac Arrest is higher:
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If you are less than 40 years old, your odds of dying from SCA this year are 1 in 4,300
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If you are 40 to 60 years old, your odds of dying from SCA this year are 1 in 700
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If you are 60 to 80 years old, your odds of dying from SCA this year are 1 in 400
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If you are more than 80 years old, your odds of dying from SCA this year are 1 in 100
