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The four political groups represented in the city of Murcia have been approved in the plenary session this morning the motion proposed by the Municipal People's Party to urge the Regional Government to request the National Government to include in the program mandatory content Elementary and Secondary Education, knowledge of first aid, road safety, self protection and emergencies.

Numerous scientific studies indicate the importance of all people know the basic life support techniques.

Accidents such as house fires, landslides, environmental and technological disasters cause hundreds of casualties resulting from inappropriate behavior in the population, lack of emergency plans, which could be avoided with proper training.

Up to 75% of cardiovascular disease deaths occur in the patient's home.

The situational awareness and action by the witnesses is essential for the survival of the victim.

In traffic accidents, the correct performance during the first hour called Golden Hour is a clear example of avoidable deaths due to a quick and correct action by the citizens present, who could and should be taught in the classroom.

It is important to train children and young people in first aid, road safety and emergencies, in order to raise awareness at school, as do the neighboring countries on the importance of prevention and emergency risk situations and the correct application of first aid as a way of saving lives.

The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of rapid action, poised and precise in emergency situations also involve citizens from an early age the need for prevention as the best way to prevent accidents or mitigate their consequences, and accountable their important role as citizens capable of alerting emergency services, and protect themselves and those around them.

Thus, it promotes autonomy and individual responsibility and active participation of citizens in society.

For these reasons, the City Council endorsed a proposal Murcia associations and emergency professionals on the importance of teaching first aid, road safety, and emergency self-protection to young people.

Thus, the intent of this proposal is to make future changes to the design of certain subjects, which would fit the programs, and request to be incorporated into the curriculum this content critical to safety and life.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia