Firearm Injury Prevention

Firearms are the leading cause of death for US youth, overtaking motor vehicle collisions in 2020. Approximately 65% are due to homicide, 30% are due to suicide, 3.5% are due to unintentional injuries, 2% are undetermined intent, and 0.5% are from legal interventions. In homes with firearms, the lik...

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Published inThe Pediatric clinics of North America Vol. 70; no. 6; p. 1125
Main Authors Gastineau, Kelsey A B, McKay, Sandra
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2023
Subjects
Adolescent
Firearms
Homicide - prevention & control
Humans
Suicide
Wounds, Gunshot - prevention & control
Unintentional firearm injuries
Safer storage
Gun safety
Firearm safety
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Summary:Firearms are the leading cause of death for US youth, overtaking motor vehicle collisions in 2020. Approximately 65% are due to homicide, 30% are due to suicide, 3.5% are due to unintentional injuries, 2% are undetermined intent, and 0.5% are from legal interventions. In homes with firearms, the likelihood of unintentional death, suicide, and homicide is three to four times higher than those without firearms. Secure storage of firearms, having them locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition can prevent unintentional firearm injuries.
ISSN:1557-8240
DOI:10.1016/j.pcl.2023.07.003