Tag: Gun Violence
U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency
2019 to 2020 Saw Increase in Rate of Firearm Injury EMS Encounters
Higher rates seen for males than females, among non-Hispanic Black or African Americans, and in those aged 15 to 24 years
Higher SaFETy Scores ID Increased Prevalence of Firearm Violence
Ten-item score identifies young adults with past six-month firearm violence
Millions in United States May Hear Gunshots at Night
Inverse relationship seen between number of nighttime gunshots and median household income
Analysis Showed Maine Mass Shooter Had Blast-Related Brain Damage
American Indian/Alaska Natives, Blacks Have High Level of Firearm Access
Similar firearm storage patterns were seen; a substantial proportion endorsed always, nearly always carrying firearms outside the house
Past 25 Years Saw Increase in Number of School Shootings in America
No increase seen in the number of school mass shootings, but they have become more deadly
Youth Use Anonymous Reporting System for Firearm-Related Threats
Almost 10 percent of tips referenced firearm-related terms, with potential school shootings reported most frequently
Unintentional Firearm Injury Deaths in Children Mainly Occur in Homes
Firearms used in unintentional injury deaths often stored loaded and unlocked
Lower Mortality, Better Outcomes Seen for Women With Gun-Related Injury
Women have lower rate of in-hospital mortality, deep vein thrombosis, lower incidence of drug, alcohol withdrawal syndrome
