US Surgeon General declares gun violence an urgent public health crisis, with firearms being the leading cause of death for children and adolescents.
The US Surgeon General has officially declared gun violence an urgent public health crisis for the first time. The Surgeon General's Advisory on Firearm Violence highlights that firearms have become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, with suicide accounting for nearly 60% of gun deaths. The advisory emphasizes the need for immediate awareness and action to address this "shameful and uniquely American problem".
July 07, 2024
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