A systematic review of the causes and prevention strategies in reducing gun violence in the United States

Approximately 100 lives are lost each day as a result of gun violence in the United States (US) with civilian mass shootings increasing annually. The gun violence rate in the US is almost 20 times higher than other comparable developed countries and has the most gun ownership per capita of any nation in the world. Understanding the causes and risk factors are paramount in understanding gun violence and reducing its incidence.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research