Choking Deaths: Why Everyone Needs to Know How to Help | London News

Every year, hundreds die from choking in England — and most could be saved if bystanders knew how to act. Only 42% of people know how to perform life-saving back blows and abdominal thrusts, while 19% have never even heard of the technique. Real-life rescues like Calum Glen saving a choking diner in London and Lucy Rhoades helping her friend dislodge a fish bone prove that quick action makes all the difference. Organizations like St John Ambulance are now racing to train half a million people with free resources — because knowing these simple skills could mean the difference between life and death for anyone nearby. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8ad189c77ed09667