Sudden Death in Military Recruits

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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

“Sudden death” is a medical term referring to death that occurs abruptly and unexpectedly without trauma or other obvious cause. Sudden death is rare in young adults. It often occurs during exercise. …

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