US regions with stricter gun laws have lower rates of pediatric injuries due to firearms

(American Academy of Pediatrics) Regions of the United States that have the strictest gun laws also have the lowest rates of childhood firearm injuries, according to new research. The study abstract, 'Geographic Regions with Stricter Gun Laws Have Fewer Emergency Department Visits for Pediatric Firearm-Related Injuries: A Five-Year National Study,' will be presented Friday, Sept. 15, at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference& Exhibition in Chicago. The northeastern US had the lowest rates of child injuries from guns.
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