Gun-related deaths have overtaken auto accidents as the leading cause of death of children in the United States, The New England Journal of Medicine reported in May.
Jun 06, 2022
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Stand Your Ground laws in the United States have expanded legal protections for individuals who use deadly violence in self-defense. But a new study estimates they result in an additional 700 homicides each year—an increase ...
Feb 23, 2022
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(HealthDay)—The Biden administration unveiled a plan on Tuesday that aims to cut gun suicides in the United States.
Nov 03, 2021
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Firearms are the number one cause of death in American children and adolescents, and new research shows that training programs and other supports help doctors consult parents on how to prevent these injuries.
Oct 08, 2021
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Gun safety policies, including universal background checks and mandatory waiting periods, receive wide support among American gun owners, yet most Americans fail to recognize this fact, a new study suggests.
Dec 22, 2020
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The researchers say their findings, published Feb. 3 in Injury Epidemiology, suggest that adopting safety measures for rifles or shotguns may prevent suicides, particularly among young people and rural-area residents.
Feb 10, 2020
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While waiting for free firearm storage devices at gun safety events held in sporting goods stores across Washington, nearly 3,000 people filled out a one-page survey asking how they stored guns at home and other household ...
Jan 10, 2020
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At a time when discussions about access to firearms and gun safety are paramount, trusted professionals find it difficult to have those conversations. A new study shows that in the months immediately following mass shootings, ...
Oct 28, 2019
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A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that almost four out of five current gun owners support the sale of both traditional and personalized guns through licensed dealers. ...
Jun 10, 2019
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New clinical guide helps physicians identify risk, talk with patients about firearm safety and injuries. Clinicians often feel that they have a role in preventing firearm injury. But few talk with patients about the risk ...
Jun 06, 2019
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