Surgeon General Advisory on Firearm Violence
The United States surgeon general has declared gun violence a national public health crisis in a special advisory, emphasizing the urgent threat posed by firearm violence to the health and well-being of the country.
Key Points
- 54% of adults in America have experienced a firearm-related incident
- Different demographics are affected in various ways by gun violence
- Gun violence leads to wider ripples of harm beyond direct casualties
Pros
- Sheds light on the severe impact of gun violence on public health
- Raises awareness about the psychological ramifications of firearm-related incidents
- Provides statistics on different demographics affected by gun violence