Although the majority of choking occurs in the very young and the very old, no one is totally immune, not even healthy young adults.
Swallowing is a complex action, that most of us take for granted. A sudden gasp, and a foreign body can be inhaled.
For you, for your friends and family, and for your community, please learn about choking prevention and take a live-saving course.
A moment of care can save a life.
The presence of older siblings in the household increases the risk for choking, possibly because toys and other objects with small parts are more likely to be present and caregiving activities, such as feeding, to be undertaken by older siblings.[Ref:44]