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Abstract
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States, with low rates of bystander-performed CPR contributing significantly to mortality. To address this, national health objectives like Healthy People 2020 and 2030 aim to increase CPR engagement through targeted strategies, including simplified training and understanding barriers to action. This paper explores the history of CPR, examines the potential of compression-only CPR as a more accessible alternative, and evaluates current efforts to promote its adoption in line with public health goals.