Average number of weekly emergency department visits was 36, 37, and 20 percent higher in 2020, 2021, 2022 than in 2019
Children’s Firearm Injuries Up During the Pandemic
Significant increases seen among children who are Black, very young, and with public insurance
Suicidal Ideation More Likely in Teens With Firearm Access
Authors say findings highlight need to screen all teens for suicide risk and access to firearms
2019 to 2020 Saw Increase in Overall Firearm Homicide Rates
Largest increases seen among non-Hispanic Black males aged 10 to 44 years and in American Indian, Alaska Native males aged 25 to 44 years
Risk for Death by Homicide Up for Cohabitants of Gun Owners
Of homicides occurring at home, sevenfold increased risk for being fatally shot by spouse, partner seen for cohabitants of gun owners
Firearm Injuries Up in Children Under 12 During COVID-19 Pandemic
Compared with prepandemic period, increases seen in risk for firearm injuries in young children and injuries inflicted by young children