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flag Black athletes face five times higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death than White athletes, study finds.

flag A recent study in the Lancet highlights that Black athletes are about five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest and death compared to White athletes. flag Despite an overall decline in sudden cardiac death rates, the racial disparity remains significant. flag The study also notes that ECG screenings often produce more false positives in Black athletes, leading to potential stress and limited access to follow-up care. flag It emphasizes the need for better pre-participation evaluations and further research into the social factors affecting young athletes' health.

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