Child Firearm Injuries: Epidemic Exposed, Solutions Urgently Needed
Pediatric firearm-related injuries are a big problem in the US. Kids often get hurt by guns at home, either accidentally or on purpose. Many parents don't realize their kids know where the guns are or have handled them. Giving out free gun safety devices has helped make things safer. Doctors can help by talking to families about gun safety and supporting research on preventing gun injuries. Laws like background checks and child safety laws have been proven to reduce gun deaths in kids. It's important for everyone to work together using data to stop kids from getting hurt by guns.