Did You Know?!
In a 2011, a US National Safety Council report stated that choking caused 4,500 deaths (amongst all ages) in the United States in 2009.[Ref:46]
Choking in the Media
It shouldn’t be surprising that choking has been “featured” in movies as well as in the news.
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Preteens and Teens
News reports have highlighted the heroic actions of preteens and teenagers who knew how to perform the Heimlich maneuver for a classmate, family member, teacher (or other adult) with complete airway obstruction.
In the Movies
Choking episodes have been portrayed in several movies (sometimes accurately and sometimes not).
Actors in Real Life Saving Lives
Although most movie actors are best known for their on-screen performances, some actors have made headlines because of real life heroics.