Source:

https://efsgv.org/learn/learn-more-about-gun-violence/public-health-approach-to-gun-
violence-prevention

Gun Violence:A
Public HealthThe science of reducing and
Epidemic - preventing injury through the use of
data and effective policies.

Firearm Homicide 25.2 X

The Firearm homicide rate in the
United State is 25.2 times higher
than in other industrialized
countries. 3/4 homicides are
committed with a firearm.

Access to Firearms
Access to a firearm in the home
increases the odds of suicide
more than three-folds and
homicide by double

Female Intimate 1 million women who

Partner homicides have been shot or shot at
by an intimate partner
50%
5X
A women is 5 times more
More than half are likely to be murdered when
committed with a gun her abuser has access to a
gun

1,000 Americans are shot

and killed by police every
year

Black Americans are killed

at more than twice the rate
as While Americans

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