Leading cause of death in young athletes during sports

Healthy Parenting Pitched By Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Did you know that sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in young athletes during sports? Given this fact, it’s important for student athletes to have a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) and EKG or ECG screening to determine their risk for heart and other health conditions that may place them at higher risk of injury, illness and death. To talk more about PPE and EKG screening for your child, we invited Tony Milian, the administrative director of Joe Ds U18 sports medicine program, to today’s show.