A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that stricter gun laws can lead to a decrease in pediatric gun deaths in the U.S. The research, led by Jeremy Samuel Faust of Harvard Medical School, analyzed child mortality data following the 2010 Supreme Court case McDonald v. Chicago, which expanded gun ownership rights. The study classified states into three groups based on their gun laws and found that stricter regulations correlate with fewer pediatric fatalities due to firearms, highlighting the importance of policy in protecting children.
"We saw over 7,400 more pediatric deaths due to firearms than would have been expected, showing that differences in firearm laws matter."
"Stricter gun laws appear to decrease pediatric gun deaths, evidenced by the analysis of child mortality rates post-2010."
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