"Fewer long-distance runners are dying from heart problems during organized races, suggesting improvements in medical response and awareness."
A recent study published in JAMA indicates a significant decrease in cardiac-related deaths among long-distance runners during organized races from 2010 to 2023. While 29 million runners participated in events such as marathons and half-marathons, the incidence of fatal cardiac events dropped from 0.39 to 0.20 per 100,000 participants. Despite the number of cardiac arrests remaining stable, the fatality rate halved from 71% to 34%. The study also emphasizes the critical role of timely CPR in increasing survival rates during such incidents, highlighting the ongoing efforts to improve safety in competitive running events.
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