BBC News – 23rd February 2015.
Campaigners are lobbying for compulsory heart screening for all 14 to 35-year-olds to help prevent sudden cardiac deaths in the UK.
Every week 12 young people die from sudden cardiac death, but there is still no routine system of NHS heart screenings for young people.
Reporter Dianne Oxberry spoke to 22-year-old Chris Smith from Preston who had no idea he had a serious heart condition until he attended a screening event with his mother six years ago.
- To find out more about the work CRY does to support young people living with a heart condition click here
- To read more about Chris’ story click here
