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After the Kirk Killing: Public Health, Justice, and Politicizing Violence

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, senior officials like JD Vance framed the tragedy as proof of a coordinated “left-wing domestic terror movement,” vowing sweeping crackdowns on nonprofits and activists. To be clear: Investigators have not established a motive, yet the rhetoric has raced ahead of the facts, turning a criminal investigation into a […]

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Society

The Complex Drivers Behind Fatal Police Shootings

Police violence in the United States is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, thousands of individuals are fatally shot by law enforcement officers, and the impact of these events disproportionately affects communities of color. But what drives these tragic incidents? Are they random occurrences, or is there a pattern tied to the […]

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Policy

Rural Police Shootings in Focus

When you think of police shootings, your mind probably jumps to urban streets and big cities. But did you know that the risk of police shootings is just as high, if not higher, in rural areas? A recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health dives into this often overlooked issue, uncovering […]

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Workforce

Gender-Based Violence in Healthcare

Imagine going to work every day knowing you might face verbal abuse, bullying, or even physical assault. For many healthcare workers worldwide, this is a harsh reality. A recent scoping review sheds light on the troubling prevalence of gender-based workplace violence (GB-WPV) in healthcare settings across the globe. Unveiling the Reality The healthcare sector, a […]

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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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Society

The Hidden Crisis in Rural Policing

Policing in rural America often escapes the intense scrutiny faced by urban law enforcement agencies. Yet, a recent study reveals that police shootings in rural areas are just as frequent, if not more so, than in cities. This finding sheds light on a critical but overlooked issue: the prevalence of police-related injuries and fatalities in […]

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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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Research

The True Cost of Youth Violence: A Closer Look at Economic and Health Impacts

“Youth violence” isn’t just a buzzword we hear in news headlines; it’s a critical public health issue with far-reaching consequences. The study “The Health and Economic Impact of Youth Violence by Injury Mechanism” published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, sheds light on the multifaceted impacts of youth violence in the United States. A […]

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Research

The Public Health Implications of Police Violence

The article “Police Violence and Public Health“, published in the Annual Reviews of Clinical Psychology, delves deep into the multifaceted impact of police violence on public health, particularly within marginalized communities in the U.S. This insightful piece not only uncovers the disturbing prevalence of police violence but also its profound implications on mental and physical […]

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Health equity

Developing the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database

In the quest to confront and mitigate the global issue of violence against women (VAW), the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step forward with the development of the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database. This innovative tool aims to catalog and analyze VAW policies from 194 WHO Member States, providing invaluable insights […]

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Research

The Impact of Firearms in Violent Situations: A Closer Look at “Firearm Instrumentality: Do Guns Make Violent Situations More Lethal?”

Introduction The debate surrounding gun control and public safety is a contentious and ongoing issue in public health policy. Central to this discourse is a key question: Does the presence of firearms increase the lethality of violent situations? The article Firearm Instrumentality: Do Guns Make Violent Situations More Lethal? published in the Annual Review of […]

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