Have cell phones improved survival rates in life-threatening emergencies?

ICT&health May 11, 2023
By Artur Olesch

A car accident, a heart attack, or a stroke – all you need to do to get medical help quickly is take your phone out of your pocket. Back in the 1990s, however, you had to find a landline phone first. So have cell phones led to a decrease in the number of deaths in emergencies? The answer is not as obvious as it might seem.

Since the beginning of the cell phone era, we are always available and in touch, regardless of the location or time. This means we can get help quickly when we witness an accident or emergency. Be it a heart attack, a stroke, a severe injury, a car accident, etc. We only need a few...

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