In 2018, 1729 children under 18 years of age died as a result of firearm injuries. Of those children, 41% died as a result of firearm suicide or an unintentional firearm injury. When a child attempts suicide or unintentionally injures himself/herself with a firearm,...
Highlights •Pediatric resident physicians rarely provide counseling on firearm safety. •Lack of familiarity with firearms is a barrier to physicians counseling on gun safety. •Physicians urgently need education on firearm safety. Abstract This study characterizes the...
