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Easily prevented, quickly tragic: Choking claims 4,000 lives each year

Easily prevented, quickly tragic: Choking claims 4,000 lives each year

CHICAGO -- Fred Y. Sasaki put on a red tie and his gray suit. He was not a man who typically dressed up, but tonight was special. At 80 years old, Sasaki had built a successful career as a dry cleaner. He had just spent the day with his grandson. And now he was headed to his favorite restaurant, Yoshi's Cafe. When he sat down at the table, he said: "I feel great." ...

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