Choking_Death_Statistics_2025_Presentation.pptx

Chocking

1. Choking Death Statistics (Updated 2025) A Comprehensive Analysis of Choking-Related Fatalities Worldwide

2. Overview of Choking Deaths • Choking is a leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. • High-risk groups: Elderly (65+ years), young children, and individuals with swallowing disorders. • Common causes: Food, small objects, and medical conditions affecting swallowing.

3. Choking Deaths in the US (2025) • Total deaths: 5,554 (highest recorded in 70+ years) • Death rate: 1.7 per 100,000 population • Children: 66-77 deaths per year from food-related choking • Elderly: Two-thirds of deaths occur in adults 75+

4. Choking Deaths in the UK (2025) • 289 choking deaths reported in the latest records. • 85% caused by food-related incidents. • 91% of victims were adults over 45 years old.

5. Choking Deaths in Japan (2025) • 52,366 food choking deaths recorded in the last decade. • Median age of victims: 82 years. • Recent case: In January 2025, two elderly men near Tokyo died after choking on mochi rice cakes.

6. Global Choking Death Statistics (2025) • Estimated 162,000 deaths globally due to choking-related incidents. • Death rate: 2.5 per 100,000 people worldwide. • Majority of deaths occur due to food or accidental inhalation of small objects.

7. Choking Deaths by Age Group (US, 2025)

8. Choking Prevention Strategies • Cut food into small pieces for children and elderly. • Avoid high-risk foods like nuts, hard candy, and large meat chunks. • Supervise children while eating and playing. • Encourage slow, thorough chewing before swallowing. • Learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR. • New devices like LifeVac have helped save nearly 3,000 lives from choking incidents.

9. Emergency Response: Heimlich Maneuver • Stand behind the choking person and wrap your arms around their waist. • Make a fist with one hand and place it above the navel. • Grab the fist with the other hand and perform quick, inward thrusts. • Continue until the object is dislodged or emergency help arrives. • New anti-choking devices are now available for use in emergencies.

10. Conclusion • Choking remains a preventable cause of injury and death. • Awareness and preventive measures can significantly reduce risks. • Proper education on the Heimlich maneuver, food safety, and use of anti-choking devices is crucial. • First aid training should be prioritized in households and public spaces.