U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for October 18

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18: MOBILE HEART CARE

Profile America — Tuesday, October 18th.  A standard feature of hospitals across the country is 43 years old this month — an ambulance especially equipped to deal with cardiac patients.  The idea of Dr. William Grace of Saint Vincent's Hospital in New York City, the special vehicle went into operation this month in 1968.  It brought doctors, nurses, and paramedics to the patient's side within minutes of a heart attack.  The ambulance was equipped with a defibrillator, respirator, and electrocardiograph equipment.  The concept has saved countless lives.  While the number of people dying each year from heart disease is declining, it is still the number one cause of death in the U.S. at just over 616,000 annually.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Kane's Famous First Facts, 4826
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2011, t. 118

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

CONTACT: Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812, fax: +1-301-763-3762, rreed-at-census.gov

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