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The Hidden Costs of Gun Violence: Beyond Medical Bills

Picture This: A community center echoes with the passionate speech of a local advocate. She stands firm, detailing the devastating economic aftermath of a single gunshot wound. It’s not just about the medical bills; it’s about every life affected, every dollar lost in productivity, and countless days of safety and peace forfeited. The crowd nods, […]

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Policy

What Happens When Fear Drives Firearm Storage?

“It’s for protection.” That’s the answer many Americans give when asked why they own a firearm. And yet, a major new study suggests that this very reason—fear of harm—may be working against basic safety practices, increasing the risk of tragedy instead of preventing it. A nationally representative survey of 10,000 U.S. adults, conducted in January […]

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Society

What 25 Years of Data Reveal About Concealed Gun Carrying

When it comes to understanding the pathways of gun carrying in the United States, research often shines a spotlight on adolescents. But a groundbreaking longitudinal study spanning over 25 years reveals a more nuanced picture—one that distinguishes between the patterns of gun carrying during adolescence and adulthood. By examining data from Chicago neighborhoods, this study […]

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Policy

The Reality of Defensive Gun Use

Gun violence and firearm policy remain pressing issues in the United States, with heated debates often centering on the role of guns in self-defense. A newly published study in the American Journal of Public Health offers a crucial perspective by examining 35 years of data on defensive firearm use. The findings? Despite frequent claims that […]

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Society

Shifting Reasons for Gun Ownership

Note: This article was officially published over the last few days, so it’s work resharing here. Over the past few years, the reasons why Americans own guns have been changing. Once primarily associated with hunting and recreation, gun ownership is increasingly driven by the desire for protection. This shift has significant implications for public health […]

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Society

Secrets of Smuggling: How Arms Cross Borders

I recently watched the 2005 movie “Lord of War,” which explores arms smuggling. It got me thinking about the public health implications of violence and how it perpetuates. A fascinating study has shed light on the clandestine operations of arms smugglers. This research dives deep into the secretive world of illegal arms trafficking, focusing on […]

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Health equity

Gun Control Laws and Young Adult Suicides

Gun control is a hot topic in the United States, especially when it comes to young adults. Recent research by Emma E. Fridel, Gregory M. Zimmerman, and Shayna R. Arrigo delves into how specific laws can reduce the rate of suicides among 18 to 20-year-olds. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, […]

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Society

Understanding Gun Violence Through News

In the first half of 2021, a study focused on local television news in Philadelphia, revealing a concerning trend in how gun violence is reported, often neglecting its broader public health implications. Despite the alarming rise in gun violence, which is a critical public health issue in the United States, local news predominantly frames it […]

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