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This concurrent resolution recognizes March 18, 2025, as National Youth Heart Screening Day in Delaware, highlighting the critical issue of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) among youth. The resolution emphasizes that SCA is the leading cause of death for student-athletes, affecting approximately 23,000 youth annually in the United States, with 1 in 300 youth having an undiagnosed heart condition. It underscores the importance of comprehensive heart screenings, including a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), which can identify heart conditions early and prevent tragic outcomes. The resolution also acknowledges Delaware's efforts to become the "Heart Healthiest" state through initiatives like the Heart in the Game program, which provides free youth heart screenings, and the Grace Fire Amendments, which improve cardiac emergency preparedness by ensuring access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and increasing CPR training. By recognizing this day, the resolution aims to raise public awareness, encourage heart screenings, and promote lifesaving education and policies to protect young lives.

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