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Calling gun violence a public health crisis is a ‘first step’ to fight it
For the first time in history, a United States surgeon general has formally declared gun violence a public health crisis.
On June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a 40-page advisory calling out major health threats linked to guns, including mass shootings, the toll of gun violence on children, families and communities, and racial and gender disparities in firearm-related deaths. The advisory also outlines a kaleidoscope of ways to potentially prevent firearm violence.
Read More: Calling gun violence a public health crisis is a ‘first step’ to fight it (sciencenews.org)