44,341
people die from gun violence
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- The State of Gun Violence in America
The State of Gun Violence in America
Every Year, 121,066 People Are Shot.
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76,725
people survive gunshot injuries
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17,673
are murdered
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34,566
are intentionally shot by someone else and survive
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25,205
die from gun suicide
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3,554
survive an attempted gun suicide
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498
are killed unintentionally
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570
are killed by legal intervention
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1,376
are shot by legal intervention and survive
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394
die but the intent was unknown
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4,471
are shot and survive but the intent is unknown
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The Facts That Make Us Act
Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and teens (aged 1-19) in the U.S.
Between 2012 and 2021, the youth (aged 0-17) firearm suicide rate rose by 57% – disproportionately impacting children of color. Meanwhile, the overall firearm suicide rate increased by 14%.
Studies suggest that storing firearms locked and unloaded can be an effective measure to reduce suicidal acts. In fact, safe storage can reduce the risk of unintentional shootings and suicide among children by up to 32%.
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Medical Spending Due to Gun Violence
Each year, $2.8 billion goes towards immediate and long-term medical care, mental health care, and ambulance and patient transport costs.
A 2022 study found that patients with firearm injuries saw a 402% increase in medical spending per month.
Studies estimating first-year admittance costs have concluded that 16% of firearm injury patients initially admitted to the hospital were readmitted at least once, which cost them between $8,000 and $11,000 per patient.
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How to Talk to Patients About Gun Access and Safety
Learn MoreGet the full resource guide with information to aid you in discussions and firearm safety and access. The guide includes research-based best practices, examples of scenarios you may encounter, and educational resources to share with your patients.
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