Objectives To investigate the validity of the apparent downward trend in the national case–fatality rate for gunshot wounds from assault. Methods We reanalyzed the estimated annual number of nonfatal firearm injuries the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System...
Firearms account for a substantial proportion of external causes of death, injury, and disability across the world. Legislation to regulate firearms has often been passed with the intent of reducing problems related to their use. However, lack of clarity around which...