Preventing Unintentional Firearm Injury & Death Among Youth: Examining the Evidence

• 2020

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• Polina Krass; Laura Cavello; Julia Sabrick; Meredith Matone; Rebecka Rosenquist; Joel Fein

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This brief describes how unintentional firearm injuries and deaths among youth are a serious problem. It explains that many of these incidents happen because guns are not stored safely at home. It highlights the importance of safe storage, like using gun safes or locks, to keep children safe. It also mentions that teaching families about gun safety and creating laws for safer storage can help prevent accidents.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accidents; Child; Firearms; Mortality; Risk Factors; United States; Wounds and Injuries; Adolescent; Safety Management

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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