All Articles tagged injury and violence prevention

• Policy Forum: Issue Brief
  July 05, 2023 EDT
  Reducing Firearm Injuries and Deaths: A Comprehensive Approach
  Scott ProescholdbellStephen Marshall

  Too many lives have been lost to firearms, and far too many excuses have been made for a nation with the resources and technical knowledge to prevent them.

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• 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: Invited Commentaries & Sidebars
  July 05, 2023 EDT
  Firearm Safety Counseling in Pediatric Primary Care
  Kitty O'HareBrian EichnerJohn Moses

  Prevention requires a multi-pronged approach involving clinicians and policy.

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