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Analysis Showed Maine Mass Shooter Had Blast-Related Brain Damage

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The perpetrator of a mass shooting in Maine last fall had extensive brain...

American Indian/Alaska Natives, Blacks Have High Level of Firearm Access

Similar firearm storage patterns were seen; a substantial proportion endorsed always, nearly always carrying firearms outside the house

Past 25 Years Saw Increase in Number of School Shootings in America

No increase seen in the number of school mass shootings, but they have become more deadly

Youth Use Anonymous Reporting System for Firearm-Related Threats

Almost 10 percent of tips referenced firearm-related terms, with potential school shootings reported most frequently

Unintentional Firearm Injury Deaths in Children Mainly Occur in Homes

Firearms used in unintentional injury deaths often stored loaded and unlocked

Lower Mortality, Better Outcomes Seen for Women With Gun-Related Injury

Women have lower rate of in-hospital mortality, deep vein thrombosis, lower incidence of drug, alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Handguns Are Most Used Weapon in School Shootings Executed by Teens

Firearms were mainly lower or moderate in power; 82.1 percent were obtained via theft from relatives

Health Care Spending Up for Child Survivors of Firearm Injuries

Survivors and family members of survivors have increased mental health care use

12.0 Percent of Child Firearm Homicides Are Related to Intimate Partner Violence

Child firearm homicides have greater odds of involving IPV when precipitated by conflict, crisis, co-occurring with perpetrator suicide

Biometric Gun Safes Recalled After 12-Year-Old’s Death

Flawed fingerprint technology allows unauthorized users, including children, to access firearms in the safe