Objectives Mass shooting incidents have drastically increased in the United States in the last 10 years, with a disproportionate number of incidents occurring in some states. Gun laws vary greatly by state, but little research has been conducted to examine the...
Incorrect classification of cause of death data may explain the apparent absence of decline in unintentional firearm-related deaths in Australia following legislative changes in 1996.
Objectives Missing from the discussion of youth and gun violence are qualitative data from diverse youth regarding their perspectives on gun violence in their communities and what will help prevent or reduce such violence. The purpose of this exploratory study was...
Objectives Suicide is an ongoing public health problem in the United States. The purpose of this epidemiologic investigation was to characterize and identify populations at risk of suicide, which in turn may lead to targeted intervention and improvements in suicide...
Objectives The political controversy surrounding firearm fatalities in US youths (aged 15–24 years) continues. This study examines whether a public health approach could reduce gun-related deaths in the US. Methods Based on the latest World Health Organization (WHO)...