Gun Laws Impact Child Firearm Deaths
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A new study reveals a significant rise in firearm deaths among children and teenagers in US states that loosened gun laws following a 2010 Supreme Court ruling. Researchers found that states with stricter gun control saw stable or even declining rates. The study, led by Dr. Jeremy Faust, highlights that most child firearm deaths are homicides and suicides, not accidents, underscoring the urgent need for stricter gun safety measures.
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