All Articles tagged firearm deaths

• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  July 05, 2023 EDT
  How North Carolina is Reducing Violence and Firearm Misuse That Leads to Injury and Death
  Kody KinsleyElizabeth Cuervo TilsonEddie M. Buffaloe Jr.William Lassiter

  A white paper released by the state of North Carolina recommends a public health approach to reducing firearm injury and death. We provide context and identify progress and next steps.

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• Policy Forum: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  July 05, 2023 EDT
  Taking Action to Build a Safer North Carolina
  Roy Cooper

  Violence is a significant public safety and health threat, not only because of injury and death but also because of the fear and trauma it inflicts on families and communities.

• Policy Forum: Columns
  July 05, 2023 EDT
  Firearm-Related Injury and Death in North Carolina: Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  Ty LautenschlagerShana GearyAnna Waller

  This paper describes firearm injuries and deaths in the state from 2017 to 2021.

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