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U.S. Surgeon General Declares Firearm Violence a Public Health Crisis

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
June 27, 2024
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On Tuesday, June 25th, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to addressing gun-related injuries and deaths. This landmark announcement underscores the urgent need to tackle the physical and mental health impacts of gun violence across the country.

In his advisory, Dr. Murthy highlighted the severe consequences of firearm violence, noting that in 2022 alone, 48,204 people died from firearm-related injuries, including suicides, homicides, and unintentional deaths. The advisory reported that over half of these deaths (56.1%) were due to suicide, while approximately 40% resulted from homicide. The rate of firearm-related deaths reached a nearly three-decade high in 2021, driven by spikes in gun homicides and suicides.

Murthy emphasized the disproportionate impact of gun violence on specific communities, stating, “Black individuals endure the highest rates of firearm homicides, while suicide rates are highest among veterans, older white individuals, and younger American Indian and Alaska Native people.” He also highlighted the devastating effect on children, with gun violence becoming the leading cause of death among children and adolescents since 2020.

The advisory called for a public health approach to gun violence, similar to successful strategies used to address cigarette smoking and motor vehicle deaths. It proposed increased federal investment in firearm violence research, community-based intervention and education programs, and enhanced discussions about safe firearm storage during medical visits. Additionally, it urged policymakers to pass laws on safe storage, implement universal background checks, ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, and increase mental health care access.

The announcement was met with mixed reactions. The National Rifle Association criticized the advisory, claiming it was an extension of the Biden Administration’s stance against lawful gun owners. Conversely, major health organizations and some lawmakers praised the effort, calling for immediate action to address the crisis.

Dr. Murthy stressed the importance of this public health approach, saying, “A public health approach can guide our strategy and actions, as it has done in the past with successful efforts to address tobacco-related disease and motor vehicle crashes. The safety and well-being of our children and future generations are at stake.”

The advisory aims to shift the focus of gun violence prevention towards comprehensive public health strategies, emphasizing research, community engagement, and policy changes to create safer environments and reduce the toll of firearm-related injuries and deaths.

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