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The facts on the US children and teens killed by firearms

  • Written by Marc A Zimmerman, Professor of Public Health, University of Michigan
Injuries from firearms are a leading cause of death for American children and teens.Whytock/Shutterstock.com

Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group.

Many of these deaths occur during fun, everyday activities, like swimming in the backyard pool or during a family car...

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