Researchers Face Challenges in Accessing Firearm Safety Data
In the United States, firearm violence is a destructive public health threat that results in approximately 35,000 deaths per year.
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Study Looks at Pediatric Firearm-Related Eye Injuries in the US
A quarter of all US ocular firearm injuries occur within the pediatric population.
Gun Owners, Nonowners Support Strengthening US Gun Laws
There were increases in public support for licensing and universal background checks of handgun purchasers, stronger regulation of gun dealers, and extreme risk protection orders over time.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders May Help in Averting Shootings
Analysis of cases in California reveals that urgent individualized intervention may play a role in preventing shootings.
Stricter State Gun Laws Associated With Increased School Safety
Analyzing data collected between 1999 and 2015 in over 45 states, researchers found that 7% of students reported being threatened or injured with a weapon at school.
2016 Election: Physician PACs Contributed More to US Candidates Opposed to Firearm Regulation
Despite widespread recommendations aimed at reducing firearm-related mortality, many of the largest physician organization-affiliated political action committees contributed to lawmakers who opposed firearm regulations.
Skewed Public Perceptions on Leading Cause of Firearm Deaths
Most Americans — and many healthcare professionals — have an inaccurate perception of rates of suicide and homicide by firearm.
Parents Urged to Ask Playdates if There Is a Gun in the Home
The ASK Day campaign urges parents to ask if there is a gun in the home their child will be going to, and if there is, to ask how the gun is stored.
Psychological Distress Linked to Firearm, Nonfirearm Violent Crime Examined
Firearm-related victimization was associated with severe distress more often than victimization involving no weapons.
AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence
For decades the AMA has demonstrated leadership on this issue, recommending common-sense gun safety precautions, waiting periods and background checks for those wishing to purchase a gun, and increased mental health service funding.
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