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Why people fear performing CPR on women – and what to do about it

Contributor: American Heart Association Women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander. But why? The reluctance, new research suggests, may be fueled by worries of being accused of sexual assault or doing physical harm. Knowing people’s secret fears is the first step to dispelling them, experts say. The insights come from Why people fear performing CPR on women – and what to do about it