Policing Is a Public Health Issue
Health Behavior and Health Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Firearms
The Facts on the US Children and Teens Killed by Firearms
Marc A Zimmerman, Patrick Carter, Rebecca Cunningham
Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group. Many of these deaths occur during fun, everyday activities, like swimming in the backyard pool or during a family car ride. But a disproportionate and disturbing number of these deaths in the U.S. occur as a result of firearms.
Firearms Research and Public Health: Promoting Awareness through Online Access
Matthew L. Boulton
Lack of funding and other legislative obstacles have stifled research on the public health effects of gun violence. To help combat that trend, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is making its published firearms research freely accessible to readers.