Trends and Disparities in Firearm Injuries Among Emerging Adults: A 15-Year Analysis of Emergency Department Admissions in the U.S.

Trends and Disparities in Firearm Injuries Among Emerging Adults: A 15-Year Analysis of Emergency Department Admissions in the U.S.

Introduction: Firearm injuries in the U.S. are rising, with emerging adults (aged 18–24 years) experiencing disproportionately high rates of fatal and nonfatal incidents. This study examines trends, intent-specific patterns, and disparities in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries among this high-risk...

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Main Authors: Morayo O. Akande, MPH, Jason T. Carbone, PhD, Michael G. Vaughn, PhD, Dylan B. Jackson, PhD, Cassandra K. Crifasi, PhD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:AJPM Focus
Subjects:
Young adult
firearms
injuries
emergency room visits
health status disparities
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773065425000203
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