When comparing firearm fatalities for children under 16 years of age before and after handgun legislation enactment in Maryland, firearm fatalities increased overall. A decrease in accidental deaths in the home perhaps reflects a response to public education and awareness. More aggressive handgun legislation is imperative to reverse this public health trend.
Does handgun legislation change firearm fatalities?
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Does handgun legislation change firearm fatalities?
Category: Firearm Policies, Homicide, Unintentional, Youth|Journal: Journal of Pediatric Surgery|Author: B Beaver, C Suter, J Haller, J Hill, J Smialek, R Volgt, S Woo, V Moore|Year: 1993
