100,000 US children lost a parent to drug overdoses or gun violence in 2020, a 39% rise since 1999, per a JAMA study.

100,000 US children lost a parent to drug overdoses or gun violence in 2020, a 39% rise from 1999, says a JAMA study. Over 1 million children have been impacted since 2000, accounting for 23% of parental loss in 2020. Black youth are disproportionately affected by firearm deaths. Efforts should prioritize reducing drug overdoses and firearm violence among marginalized groups.