According to the Mayo Clinic, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for high school athletes, where 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 80,000 athletes die of sudden cardiac arrest each year. Yet 1 in 3 high schools don't have access to a certified athletic trainer.
On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss a new investigative series, Safer Sidelines, which examines why young athletes are dying in their prime and how schools can take better preventative measures on and off the field.
Guests:
- Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, reporter
- Matthew Mangine Sr., The Matthew Mangine Jr. One Shot Foundation
Listen to Cincinnati Edition live at noon M-F. Audio for this segment will be uploaded after 4 p.m. ET.
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