Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population

• 2012

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• M. Denise Dowd; Robert Sege
PMID: 23080412DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-2481

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This policy statement reviews data related to the firearms in the United States and presents measures to prevent such injuries. It describes how gun injuries impact children and offers guidance for healthcare providers. The publication emphasizes the importance of safety measures to protect children from gun violence.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Firearms; Pediatrics; Safety; Wounds, Gunshot

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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