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Challenges, Successes, and the Future of Firearm Injury Prevention

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Policy Points Firearm injury is a leading cause of death in the United States, with fatality rates increasing 34.9% over the past decade (2010-2020). Firearm injury is preventable through multifaceted evidence-based approaches. Reviewing past challenges and successes in the field of firearm injury prevention can highlight the future directions needed in the field. Adequate funding, rigorous and comprehensive data availability and access, larger pools of diverse and scientifically trained researchers and practitioners, robust evidence-based programming and policy implementation, and a reduction in stigma, polarization, and politicization of the science are all needed to move the field forward.

Source: Milbank Quarterly

DOI: 10.1111/1468-0009.12621

Authors: JESSICA S. ROCHE, PATRICK M. CARTER, APRIL M. ZEOLI, REBECCA M. CUNNINGHAM, MARC A. ZIMMERMAN

Institution: University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Gun Ownership and Violence Research

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,020