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TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden which would work to increase awareness among parents, athletic coaches and students about sudden cardiac death and its incidence among student athletes received unanimous final legislative approval today by the Senate.

“Heart disease can affect anyone regardless of age, weight or activity level,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester, who is a member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “Increased awareness and early detection are key when dealing with heart problems, and by promoting both we would be working to prevent further fatalities.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden which would work to increase awareness among parents, athletic coaches and students about sudden cardiac death and its incidence among student athletes was unanimously approved today by the Assembly Education Committee.

“Gone are the days when older and obese people are the only ones affected by heart problems,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester, who is a member of the Senate Health, Human Services Committee. “Sudden Cardiac Death is real and it is attacking our young people at an alarming rate. This bill would help inform parents and school coaches about the conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death so that they can work with their children and young athletes to help them live long, healthy lives.

TRENTON – The Senate today unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden that would help to increase awareness among parents and students about sudden cardiac death and its incidence among student athletes.

“The key to helping prevent sudden cardiac death is early detection,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “Parents must be aware of the risks of sudden cardiac death, and take their children for regular medical check-ups and physicals. These deaths can be prevented, but only by taking early action and the proper precautions.”