“While 117 Americans die every day, another 200 on average visit emergency rooms for nonfatal firearm injuries and must endure lifelong consequences of those injuries.” N.J. hospitals are taking a proactive role in addressing gun violence. Read more from leaders at Hackensack Meridian Health:
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As Congress continues to debate the budget, more funding is headed towards studies that push gun control at the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health. 🙄 Today on the Minuteman Moment, Ben dives into how your tax dollars are spent to push gun control. 🚨 TAKE ACTION to stop funding anti-gun research: https://lnkd.in/gmupiQxY #gunrights #secondamendment #gunowners #shallnotbeinfringed #cdc #budget
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More than 48,000 Americans lost their lives to firearms in 2021. As horrifying as this statistic is, it represents only a portion of the health harms associated with firearm injury. For every person killed by a firearm, about two others are physically injured – learn how the U.S. can support those impacted in this new report from the @AspenInstitute’s Health Strategy Group: https://bit.ly/3urDp7U #AspenHealthStrategy #gunviolence #healthcare #mentalhealth
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When will this country get over its sick addiction to guns? We need action, not “thoughts and prayers” after endless mass shootings, like the one I personally experienced in Las Vegas, and after which nothing changed to protect the public. The NRA won’t even stand for research into gun-related violence, part of the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” stick your head in the sand attitude of Republicons. As this article notes: “In 2020, gunshot wounds surpassed car accidents as the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the United States. The rates of firearm mortality for young people in America is nearly six times the rate in Canada, nearly 23 times the rate in Australia and nearly 73 times the rate in the United Kingdom.” Enough already!!!
Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
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👉 DID YOU KNOW? Every day, more than 120 people in the United States are killed with guns, twice as many are shot and wounded and countless others are impacted by acts of gun violence. [ Everytown Research analysis of CDC, WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death, 2018–2022; Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) nonfatal firearm injury data, 2020; and SurveyUSA Market Research Study #26602, 2022. Last updated: 5.7.2024 ]
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📰 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new report highlighting that rates of gun injuries in 2023 have remained above pre-pandemic levels for the fourth consecutive year. This data, gathered from ambulance calls in 27 states up until September 2023, reveals a nuanced picture of firearm violence in the post-pandemic era. The report underscores the urgent need for states and communities to develop and implement comprehensive firearm injury prevention strategies. The unequal distribution of high rates and increases in firearm injuries necessitates targeted interventions to protect our most vulnerable populations. 🤲 Together, we must strive for a safer future for all communities. Let's advocate for effective prevention strategies and support efforts to address the root causes of firearm violence. https://lnkd.in/eai76F_r #PublicHealth #GunViolence #CDCReport #CommunitySafety #FirearmInjuryPrevention #HealthEquity #police #lawenforcement #shootings #crime
Gun injuries in 2023 still at higher rates than before pandemic across most states, CDC reports
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More than 48,000 Americans lost their lives to firearms in 2021. As horrifying as this statistic is, it represents only a portion of the health harms associated with firearm injury. For every person killed by a firearm, about two others are physically injured – learn how the U.S. can support those impacted in this new report from the @AspenInstitute’s Health Strategy Group: https://bit.ly/3urDp7U Proud to be a part of this important report led by some of the country’s biggest leaders in healthcare… #AspenHealthStrategy #gunviolence #healthcare #mentalhealth
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Florida Will Receive Millions To Help Prevent Deadly Accidents In 2022, 3,489 individuals died as a result of a car accident in Florida. When compared to other states, Florida has the third-highest fatal car accidents per year, second only to Texas and California. To remedy this issue, the federal government has allocated $67 million to the state of Florida to develop the infrastructure needed to prevent deadly crashes. #ZDLaw #DebtFighters #ConsumerProtectionAttorneys #themoreyouknow #autoaccidentattorney https://lnkd.in/exAdcMc5
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Gun violence doesn't just shatter lives, it tears apart the very fabric of our society. From the devastating loss of loved ones to the long-term impact on healthcare systems, the consequences are far-reaching. We must address this epidemic head-on and work towards a safer future. Gun violence not only steals lives, but it also puts immense pressure on healthcare systems already stretched thin. The cost of treating gunshot injuries is staggering and diverts resources from other critical areas of healthcare. Let's come together and break this cycle of violence. By implementing comprehensive strategies and promoting responsible gun ownership, we can save lives and lighten the burden on healthcare systems. . . #aimeejconsulting #aimeejohnson #suicidepreventionconsultant #PreventFirearmSuicide #GunSafety #FirearmSafety #EndGunViolence #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #SafeStorage #FirearmInjuryPrevention #AccessToLethalMeans #SuicideAwareness #GunViolencePrevention #SafeFirearmsHandling #CommunitySafety
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The U.S. Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis, emphasizing the urgent need for action to address this escalating issue. The declaration highlights the impact of gun violence on communities, such as physical injuries, psychological trauma, and economic burdens. It calls for comprehensive measures, including research, community-based interventions, and policy changes, to mitigate the widespread effects of gun violence and promote public safety. "My hope is that if we understand this as a kid's issue that we will raise it on the priority list, that we will see it not as a political issue but as a public health issue that should concern all of us," - Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy Read more! https://lnkd.in/eeH_rPKn #violenceprevention #detroit #detroitcity #bethechange #gunviolenceawareness #forcedetroit #gunviolence #communityviolenceintervention #nationalyouthviolencepreventionweek #gunviolenceprevention #detroitnews #detroitmichigan #conflictresolutionskills #ConflictResolution
U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
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The risk of collisions that injure and kill pedestrians increase in the winter months. Read about the causes of collisions and how to be safe here: https://bit.ly/3tkTRX2 #PedestrianSafety #WinterRoadSafety #AccidentLawyer #PersonalInjuryLawyer #TLLawCanHelp
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