Denmark has implemented a number of initiatives resulting in a remarkable tripling of both bystander CPR and survival rate for victim of sudden cardiac arrest. A main contributor to the massive change is TrygFonden.
About TrygFonden
The Danish foundation TrygFonden works to make Denmark a safer place to be. Our mission is to inspire everyone in Denmark to take responsibility for their own safety as well as that of others. TrygFonden manages the campaign You Can Save Lives as well as the website www.hjerterstarter.dk.
Read more about TrygFonden.
Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry
Denmark is among the best in the world in documenting the effects of prehospital efforts in cases of cardiac arrest. Denmark has documented outstanding results of high international quality in regards to early CPR, survival and AED use.
Read more on the homepage of the Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry.
The Danish Cardiac Arrest Registry receives part of their funding from TrygFonden
TrygFonden Hjerteløber (smartphone app) - development in registered citizen responders
Development in the amount of registered citizen responders for each of Denmark's five regions (Click to enlarge image)
Total amount of registered citizen responders nationwide and in each of Denmark's five regions (Click to enlarge image)
Net growth in amount of citizen responders compared to activities related to the heartrunner (hjerteløber) project. (Click to enlarge image)
