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Background Sudden death in young adults is a highly devastating and tragic event. The majority of sudden deaths in young individuals can be attributed to cardiac causes as a result of abnormalities in either cardiac structure or electrical system. The large body of evidence concerning sudden cardiac death (SCD) has been evaluated in young competitive athletes. Indeed, this demographic are more at risk as intensive exercise may be a trigger for SCD in those with underlying cardiac disease.1 Additionally, sudden deaths in young athletes are often high profile and raise significant media awareness. Estimates of incidence of SCD in athletes seem

The Urgency of CRY’s Mission YSCD is a tragic and unexpected event that claims the lives of seemingly healthy young individuals. Research indicates that in the UK at least 12 young people, aged 35 and under, die each week from cardiac conditions. Many of these deaths could be prevented through early detection and medical intervention. CRY was founded to address this issue by promoting awareness, offering cardiac screening, and supporting research. Pioneering Cardiac Screening Programmes CRY’s national cardiac screening programme has been one of its most significant contributions. Since its inception, CRY has screened more than 300,000 yo