2013-2021 gun deaths among US youth increased 106%, with firearms surpassing accidents and suicides as the leading cause.

A recent report reveals that firearms have become the leading cause of death among U.S. youth, surpassing other causes like accidents and suicides. Gun deaths among children and teens have increased by 106% since 2013, with Black youth disproportionately affected. Researchers argue that the prevalence of guns, rather than mental illness, drives these deaths, suggesting that reducing gun ownership and improving safe storage could mitigate the crisis.

September 12, 2024
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