Reducing Firearm Injuries

Firearms are now second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatal injuries in the US. Firearms, and handguns in particular, are a public health threat. Their design and availability should be regulated.

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Published in:Issues in science and technology 1991-04, Vol.7 (3), p.73-79
Main Authors: WEBSTER, DANIEL W., CHAULK, C. PATRICK, TERET, STEPHEN P., WINTEMUTE, GAREN J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents
Assault
Fatalities
Firearm laws & regulations
Firearms
Firearms owners
Gun control
Guns
Handguns
Homicide
Laws, regulations and rules
Murders & murder attempts
Physical trauma
Protection and preservation
Public health
Suicide
Weapons
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Summary:Firearms are now second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatal injuries in the US. Firearms, and handguns in particular, are a public health threat. Their design and availability should be regulated.
ISSN:0748-5492
1938-1557