Firearm Homicides and Suicides in Major Metropolitan Areas — United States, 2012–2013 and 2015–2016
Autor: | James A. Mercy, Scott R. Kegler, Linda L. Dahlberg |
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Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Firearms medicine.medical_specialty Health (social science) Adolescent Urban Population Epidemiology Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Suicide rates Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences Age Distribution 0302 clinical medicine Health Information Management Homicide Cause of Death Humans Medicine Full Report 030212 general & internal medicine Young adult Child business.industry Public health 030208 emergency & critical care medicine General Medicine Census Metropolitan area United States Suicide Mortality data Population data Female business Demography |
Zdroj: | Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report |
ISSN: | 1545-861X 0149-2195 |
Popis: | Firearm homicides and suicides represent a continuing public health concern in the United States. During 2015-2016, a total of 27,394 firearm homicides (including 3,224 [12%] among persons aged 10-19 years) and 44,955 firearm suicides (including 2,118 [5%] among persons aged 10-19 years) occurred among U.S. residents (1). This report updates an earlier report (2) that provided statistics on firearm homicides and suicides in major metropolitan areas during 2006-2007 and 2009-2010, and places continued emphasis on youths, in recognition of the importance of early prevention efforts. Firearm homicide and suicide rates were determined for the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs)* during 2012-2013 and 2015-2016 using mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In contrast to the earlier report, which indicated that firearm homicide rates among persons of all ages had been declining both nationally and in large MSAs overall, current findings show that rates have returned to levels comparable to those observed during 2006-2007. Consistent with the earlier report, these findings show that firearm suicide rates among persons aged ≥10 years have continued to increase, both nationally and in large MSAs overall. Although firearm suicide rates among youths remain notably lower than those among persons of all ages, youth rates have also increased both nationally and in large MSAs collectively. These findings can inform ongoing development and monitoring of strategies directed at reducing firearm-related violence. |
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