Tag: Gun Violence
Perceived Access to Firearms Higher in Teens With Depression, Suicidality
Among teens reporting firearm possession, those with depression and/or lifetime history of suicidality more likely to have bought/traded for it
Safety Is Top Source of Anxiety Reported by U.S. Adults
Seven in 10 report feeling anxious about staying safe, with fears of gun violence increased
In California Study, Many Veterans at Risk of Suicide Have Unlocked Gun at Home
Suicide by firearm is the number one cause of suicide death among veterans
One in Five American Adults Say They Have Had Relative Killed by a Gun
The numbers are higher for Black adults, and many survey respondents report living in fear of guns
Emergency Visits for Firearm Injuries Higher During Pandemic
Average number of weekly emergency department visits was 36, 37, and 20 percent higher in 2020, 2021, 2022 than in 2019
Health Care Providers Rarely Screen for Firearm Access
Likelihood of being screened for access higher for those with children younger than 17 years, those who have received mental health treatment
More Than Half Report Storing Firearms Unlocked and Hidden
Preventing access by children was the circumstance in which firearm owners would most frequently consider locking unsecured firearms
RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
Supportive evidence revealed that child access prevention laws can reduce homicides and self-injuries among youth
Children’s Firearm Injuries Up During the Pandemic
Significant increases seen among children who are Black, very young, and with public insurance
Men Face Five to Seven Times Higher Rates of Firearm Deaths Than Women
Black men disproportionately impacted by firearm homicide, while White men most impacted by firearm suicide
