C.2A:62A-30 Findings, declarations relative to use
of defibrillators in health clubs.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
a. According to the American Heart Association,
b. when a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest, the
c. person's chance of survival decreases by 7% to 10%
d. for each minute that passes without defibrillation;
e. and with defibrillation given in the first minute after
f. cardiac arrest, the survival rate can be as high as 90%;
b. The greatest risk for cardiac arrest is among men
over 45 and women over 55 years of age, as well as
among persons who smoke, are overweight or have diabetes;
c. Studies have shown that while exercise helps
the heart in the long run, the risk of physical activity
is not zero and the risk for cardiac arrest may increase
during the time that the person is engaging in
moderate or vigorous exercise, particularly for those
who are sporadic exercisers or have underlying
cardiovascular disease;
d. The number of Americans who exercise regularly
at health clubs has increased steadily in recent years,
as has the age of persons who exercise at these clubs;
as many as 30 million people now visit health and
exercise centers in this country, and it is estimated
that about 55% percent of these people are over age 35;
e. As the age of persons who use health clubs
increases, it is reasonable to assume that the number
of members with cardiovascular disease is rising as well;
g. In recognition of the increasing risk of cardiac
h. arrest at health clubs and the effectiveness
i. of readily accessible automated external
j. defibrillators in saving lives, it is, therefore,
k. in the best interest of the residents of this
l. State to require health clubs to maintain
m. defibrillators on their premises.
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