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Who We Are
Who We Are
Cardiac arrest impacts thousands of lives each year, with 73.4% of these emergencies happening inside the home. Immediate action from bystanders— such as performing CPR or using an AED—can double or even triple the chances of survival, according to the American Heart Association. The South LA CPR Initiative is dedicated to advancing health equity by increasing awareness and confidence around CPR and AED use among residents of Compton and Gardena. Through community-centered research, education, and co-designed programs, we aim to reduce disparities in cardiac arrest outcomes and empower local communities to save lives.
Why Compton and Gardena?
Why Compton and Gardena?
CPR Disparities
Hispanic/Latino and Black/African Americans get bystander CPR 38% less often than White adults outside of a hospital
Cultural CPR Gaps
Less research on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities on bystander CPR rates and survival for cardiac arrest outside of a hospital
Gardena Bystander
CPR Rates
In 2021-2022, only 17% of people who had a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital got CPR from bystanders. This is lower than the average for Los Angeles County, which was 39% in 2021.
Compton Bystander
CPR Rates
In 2021-2022, only 27% of people who had a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital got CPR from bystanders. This is lower than the average for Los Angeles County, which was 39% in 2021.
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