
Gun Violence Prevention
In the United States, gun violence is a major public health problem and a leading cause of premature death. Preventing death, disability and injury from gun violence requires a public health approach that involves data collection and surveillance, research to understand which policies and programs are effective in decreasing gun violence, initiatives to implement those measures that are shown to work and continued surveillance and evaluation
Resources and Information
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American Psychological Assocation: Gun Violence Prevention Resources Page
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American Public Health Association (APHA): Gun Violence Resources Page
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President Biden: Executive Order on Reducing Gun Violence and Making Our Communities Safer
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American Medical Association: AMA task force to confront “health care crisis” of gun violence
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Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): At the crossroads: Addressing gun violence as a public health crisis
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AAMC article: Fewer gun deaths: Medical schools prioritize prevention
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The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions: Resource Page
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Overview of current CDC research investments to reduce injuries and deaths from firearms