June 9, 2026 · Resuscitation · DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111162

Health Inequalities in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Incidence and Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Rates in England 2018-23

Listen to this summary

This study aims to identify high-risk areas in England for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) based on incidence rates and bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) rates from 2018 to 2023. The authors found that high-risk areas are predominantly urban, deprived, and ethnically diverse, with lower rates of public access defibrillation, and they emphasize the need for targeted community interventions to address persistent health inequalities in OHCA outcomes. Despite some shifts in geographic patterns, the disparities in BCPR and survival rates have remained largely unchanged since 2015.

Terry P Brown, Adam de Paeztron, Scott Booth, Christopher M Smith, Jasmeet Soar, Claire Hawkes, Pammi Warwick, Joanne Barry, Gavin D Perkins

This is one of 33,000+ journals available on OSLR. Try it free for 14 days.

Free 14-day trial. 33,000+ journals. Cancel anytime.

14-day free trial. No commitment.

"Oslr has become part of my weekly routine on my day off. The clinical relevance of the summaries is outstanding — I'd rate it 9/10. Being able to consume research hands-free is a huge advantage for busy physicians."

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Dr. Jennifer Thompson

Portland, OR

Stay current without falling behind

33,000+ journals. 3-minute audio summaries. Free for 14 days.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play