Background The overall suicide rate in the U.S. increased by 6% between 1981 and 1986 and declined by 18% between 1986 and 1999. Detailed descriptions of recent trends in suicide are lacking, especially with regard to the method of suicide. Information is needed on...
In 1999, the injury death rate for black males aged 15–24 in the USA was 80% greater than for white males: 148.5 vs 82.5/100 000, a difference of 66/100 000. Injury-specific changes between 1999 and 2005 in death rates for the 15–24 age group and in racial disparity...
Prior to 1999, dramatic fluctuations in homicide rates were driven by changes in the rates of firearm homicide among men aged 15–24. Since 2000, the overall homicide rate has appeared stable, masking any changes in population subgroups. We analyzed recent trends in...
Context The source and ownership of guns used by children to shoot themselves or others is largely unknown. Objective To determine the ownership and usual storage location of firearms used in unintentional and self-inflicted intentional firearm deaths and injuries....
Objective To examine the characteristics of unintentional and assaultive firearm-related pediatric injuries treated in trauma centers. Design Comparative analysis of patients 14 years or younger who were admitted to the trauma centers because of unintentional...
