16/03/2004
South Wales Evening Post – 15th March 2004 By Chris Davies A Swansea mum has welcomed news of a new Government task force to tackle cardiac deaths in the young. Paulette SmithPaulette Smith of Clydach lost her 24-year-old son Christian to an undiagnosed heart problem in 1999. She joined other parents and health campaigners outside Parliament
Telford MP David Wright lives on a diet of fags, booze and fried food despite knowing that his health will suffer, the House of Commons heard. Mr Wright was speaking during a debate on a proposed new health Bill to tackle heart disease. MPs were told that hundreds of apparently fit young people are dropping dead
Devon campaigners have reacted with disappointment after a bill calling for automatic screening for young people from families with a history of sudden and unexplained death was withdrawn. A Private Member
The Government is to set up a special advisory group to help tackle sudden cardiac death in young people and improve the services for people who suffer from irregular heartbeats and similar conditions. An estimated 400 apparently healthy young people die each year from sudden adult cardiac death syndrome and a further 700,000 people in the
MPs join Eileen in battle for free screening Two East Lancashire MP
A group will be set up to explore ways to prevent young people dying from heart problems after pressure from a North-East MP. Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson announced the move to tackle so-called sudden cardiac death and improve services for people with irregular heartbeats. It came in response to a back bench Bill sponsored by
Gower MP Martin Caton yesterday spoke in the House of Commons about the heartache endured by families who lose a child to a hidden heart defect. The MP was speaking in support of a private member
New moves to help tackle sudden cardiac death in young people and improve services for people with conditions like irregular heartbearts were announced today by Public Health Minister Melanie Johnson. It's estimated that as many as 400 apparently healthy young people die each year from sudden adult cardiac death syndrome (SADS). Around 700,000 people in the
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