A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that states with permissive gun laws saw an increase in pediatric deaths from firearm injuries from 2011 to 2023, while those with stricter laws did not experience such rises. Dr. Maya Haasz highlights that firearm injuries are the leading cause of death in children, stressing the importance of identifying effective gun laws. Following a significant 2010 Supreme Court ruling, states have adopted various gun laws, leading to contrasting legislative trends across the country that affect child safety critically.
"We know that the leading cause of death in children is firearm injuries," says Dr. Maya Haasz, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this public health crisis.
"This doesn't mean we should change all our laws at once," Haasz advises, suggesting a gradual approach to identifying effective laws for gun safety.
"There is just this flurry of activity and it's in both directions," says Dr. Jeremy Faust, highlighting the contrasting shifts in gun legislation post-2010.
"Things like safety requirements, safety training requirements..." reflect the stricter gun policies in states like California, aiming to prevent firearm injuries among children.
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