School Shootings in the United States: 1997-2022

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• Luke Rapa; Antonis Katsiyannis; Samantha Scott; Olivia Durham
PMID: 38433681DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-064311

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This article is about school shootings in the United States from 1997 to 2022. It describes how these tragic events have increased over the past 25 years, becoming a serious public health issue. The article suggests that more attention and effective actions are needed to reduce this crisis.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Firearms; Mental Health; Public Health; Wounds, Gunshot; Gun Violence; Mass Shooting Events

Institutions: Clemson University

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