Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Language
English
Publication Date
12-1-2023
Journal
Pediatric Clinics of North America
DOI
10.1016/j.pcl.2023.07.003
PMID
37865435
Abstract
Firearms are the leading cause of death for US youth, overtaking motor vehicle collisions in 2020. Approximately 65% are due to homicide, 30% are due to suicide, 3.5% are due to unintentional injuries, 2% are undetermined intent, and 0.5% are from legal interventions. In homes with firearms, the likelihood of unintentional death, suicide, and homicide is three to four times higher than those without firearms. Secure storage of firearms, having them locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition can prevent unintentional firearm injuries.
Keywords
Adolescent, Humans, Firearms, Wounds, Gunshot, Suicide, Homicide, Firearm safety, Gun safety, Safer storage, Unintentional firearm injuries
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Kelsey A B Gastineau and Sandra McKay, "Firearm Injury Prevention" (2023). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 4215.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthmed_docs/4215