How Little We Know: Experts Document the Lack of Research on Youth Firearm Injury
New Research from Rebecca Cunningham and Marc Zimmerman
Review of 33 years’ worth of medical studies reveals key areas for new research to explore.
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IN THE NEWS: Fewer Kids Die From Guns in States With Stricter Laws, Study Says
New Research From Rebecca Cunningham in USA Today
States with the strictest gun laws had about 40% fewer firearm-related deaths among children compared with states with the most lax laws, according to the study, published Monday in journal Pediatrics.
To Protect Kids and Teens from Firearm Harm, Answer These Research Questions First
New Contribution from Marc Zimmerman and Rebecca Cunningham
As interest grows in addressing pediatric firearm injuries — the second-leading cause of death for young people, researchers list the most urgent priorities for study.
Michigan Minds Podcast: A New Approach to Improving Firearms Safety
Rebecca Cunningham and Marc Zimmerman Interviewed by Michigan Minds
Auto accidents and firearms are the leading causes of death for children and adolescents in the United States. But while the auto accidents number has largely trended down, the same cannot be said for firearms deaths. Researchers Rebecca Cunningham and Marc Zimmerman talk about a new effort that takes an injury prevention approach to decreasing firearms deaths among youth.
Community Greening Efforts Help Reduce Violent Crime
New Research from Justin Heinze
Efforts to beautify vacant lots in the city of Flint have made neighborhoods more appealing but have also reduced assaults and violent crime by 40 percent, according to a new study led by Justin Heinze, assistant professor of Health Behavior and Health Education.
Kids and Guns: Geography, Race, and Policy
In May, Zimmerman and Carter presented “Kids and Guns: Prevention Strategies,” a community conversation in Dexter, Michigan, to help local residents understand the risks associated with youth exposure to firearms and strategies for mitigating those risks.