Introduction Urban firearm violence (UFV) is associated with inequities rooted in structural racism and socioeconomic disparities. Social vulnerability index (SVI) is a composite measure that encompasses both. We sought to understand the relationship between SVI and...
Introduction We aim to study the association between state child access prevention (CAP) and overall firearm laws with pediatric firearm-related mortality. Methods The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting...
Introduction Self-inflicted injuries are the second leading cause of pediatric (10-18 y old) mortality. Self-inflicted firearm trauma (SIFT) was responsible for up to half of these deaths in certain age groups. We hypothesized that SIFT prevalence has increased and is...
Introduction Several studies have evaluated differences in firearm injury patterns among children based on regionalization. However, many of these studies exclude patients who die before arriving at a trauma center. We therefore hypothesize that important...
Introduction Pediatric firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among American children. While assault is the most commonly cited cause, few studies have investigated circumstances surrounding such injuries. Violence intervention programs (VIPs) have been...
