Becker's Healthcare June 27, 2024
On June 25, the U.S Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, rightly declared gun violence a public health threat. Every day 117 Americans lose their lives to gunshot wounds, which are also the number one killer of children and adolescents, surpassing car accidents. With more guns than people in the U.S., this is an epidemic that is not waning.
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we agree with Dr. Murthy; we must address gun violence as a public health problem, not a political one. We need to embrace evidence-based solutions, robust public awareness campaigns and create cultural shifts. We owe it to our children and the countless families that are being destroyed every day to take action, starting at the bedside in emergency...
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