U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis: Calls for Assault Weapons Ban and Multipronged Approach

Washington D.C., District of Columbia United States of America
Assault weapons ban and large-capacity magazine ban called for in advisory
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act signed in 2022 to strengthen background checks and provide funding for mental health interventions
Disproportionate impact on Black, American Indian, Alaskan Natives, and veterans
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the US
Multipronged approach recommended including safe storage laws, universal background checks, 'red flag' laws
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy declares gun violence a public health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis: Calls for Assault Weapons Ban and Multipronged Approach

In a groundbreaking move, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis on Tuesday, urging the nation to address it with the same vigor used to reduce deaths and injuries from tobacco and motor vehicle crashes.

The surgeon general's advisory marks the first time the country's leading voice on public health has issued an urgent pronouncement on deaths related to firearms. The 39-page advisory underscores the significant physical and mental toll of gun violence on communities nationwide.

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in the U.S. among children and adolescents aged 1 to 19, with more than half of all 14- to 17-year-olds worrying about school shootings and nearly 6 in 10 of these teenagers having thought about what would happen if a person with a gun entered their school or nearby one. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022, strengthened background checks and provided federal funding for mental health interventions.

Gun violence is a leading cause of death in America, with over 48,204 people dying from guns in 2021 alone. The advisory calls for a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines for civilian use and treats firearms like other consumer products to enhance safety. In addition, it highlights that certain groups are disproportionately impacted by gun violence, including Black, American Indian, Alaskan Natives and veterans.

The report calls for a multipronged effort to reduce gun deaths, modeled on campaigns against smoking and traffic safety. Health workers are advised to discuss firearm storage with patients during routine medical visits. Recommendations include safe storage laws, universal background checks, 'red flag' laws and an assault weapons ban.

The declaration of gun violence as a public health crisis is a significant step towards addressing the issue in the United States. However, implementing the recommended measures may face opposition from political forces that have long resisted gun control legislation. The nation awaits action to address this urgent public health crisis and protect its citizens from the devastating effects of gun violence.},


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U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Sabrina Malhi, Tuesday, 25 June 2024 09:00
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    • U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis on Tuesday.
    • Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 19 in the United States as of 2020.
    • Firearm-related injuries had become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, exceeding those from vehicular accidents, cancer, and heart disease.
    • In 2021, overall gun deaths reached a three-decade high.
    • More than half of all gun deaths in 2022 were from suicide.
    • Forty percent of firearms deaths in 2022 were homicides.
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Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

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    • Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence in America a public health crisis
    • Dr. Murthy compared his recommendation to past campaigns against smoking and traffic safety
    • Firearm deaths have been viewed through the lens of health rather than politics for years
    • The National Rifle Association opposed this framing and lobbied against Dr. Murthy’s nomination as surgeon general in 2014
    • Dr. Murthy’s advisory calls for an increase in funding for firearm violence prevention research
    • Health workers are advised to discuss firearm storage with patients during routine medical visits
    • Recommendations include safe storage laws, universal background checks, ‘red flag’ laws and an assault weapons ban
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Gun violence an 'urgent' public health crisis. Surgeon General wants warnings on guns

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    • People of color are disproportionately affected by gun violence, particularly those living in poverty and marginalized communities.
    • Gun violence has mental health effects not just for victims but also for witnesses and family members of victims.
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    • Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 19 in the United States as of 2020.
    • Firearm-related injuries had become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, exceeding those from vehicular accidents, cancer, and heart disease.
    • Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in the US among kids and teens.
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US Surgeon General Murthy declares gun violence 'public health crisis' in America

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Tuesday, 25 June 2024 12:40
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    • US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis in America.
    • Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in the US among kids and teens.
    • Rates of gun-related deaths among kids 1-19 years old in the US are astronomically high and significantly higher than in other high-income countries.
    • Over 50% of Americans say they or their family have experienced a firearm-related incident in their lifetime.
    • The advisory highlights that certain groups are disproportionately impacted by gun violence, including Black, American Indian, Alaskan Natives and veterans.
    • The report calls for a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines for civilian use and treats firearms like other consumer products to enhance safety.
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    • Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 19 in the United States as of 2020.
    • Firearm-related injuries had become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, exceeding those from vehicular accidents, cancer, and heart disease.
    • Firearm deaths have been viewed through the lens of health rather than politics for years
    • So far in 2024, there have been 235 mass shootings and more than 48,000 people have died by gun violence.
    • People of color are disproportionately affected by gun violence, particularly those living in poverty and marginalized communities.
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Gun violence is fueling national trauma, surgeon general warns

Politico News Site Name: POLITICO Full Legal Name of News Site: Politico LLC Location of News Site: Washington D.C., USA Tuesday, 25 June 2024 00:00
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    • Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis in America.
    • Gun violence creates fear and trauma among Americans, particularly children and adults.
    • Half of 14- to 17-year-olds in the US worry about school shootings.
    • 6 in 10 of these teenagers have thought about what would happen if a person with a gun entered their school or a nearby one.
    • >33% of adults don't go to events or certain places for fear of being shot.
    • The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022, strengthened background checks and provided federal funding for mental health interventions.
    • >Gun violence is a leading cause of death in America, with over 48,204 people dying from guns in 2022.
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