As suicide and gun violence rise, we need gun purchase waiting periods now
In 2018, physicians began #ThisIsOurLane, a movement arguing that gun violence is a public health epidemic that medical professionals have a vital role in dismantling. Gun suicide rates are increasing across America – particularly in states with the fewest gun laws. Guns are the most lethal method of self-harm, with a fatality rate of 90%,
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As suicide and gun violence rise, we need gun purchase waiting periods now originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Taytum Kahl Tags: Policy Public Health & Policy Source Type: blogs
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