Firearm-Related Injuries and Preventions

The number of children and adolescents affected by firearm violence is staggering. This print compendium of AAP editor-curated articles provides quick access to the latest, most salient studies to give a better understanding of the public health impact of firearm injuries.

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Pediatric Collections offers original, focused research in a snapshot approach – what you need to know.

The number of children and adolescents affected by firearm violence are staggering. This print compendium of AAP editor-curated articles provides quick access to the latest, most salient studies to give a better understanding of the public health impact of firearm injuries.

Gunfire kills or injures more than 7,000 children per year. About 19 children per day are killed by or receive emergency treatment for gunshot wounds in the U.S. Among the 1,300 children who die each year from firearm-related injuries, 53% are homicides, 38% are suicides and 6% are unintentional. Children who are in their teens, male, or black are most likely to be victims.

This limited-edition print collection can help to build a clinical reference library, augment training and academic activities, launch new public health initiatives and research endeavors, or implement prevention strategies in the community. A free "Firearm Safety Facts and Myths" infographic poster is included as a bonus to ordering this print collection.

High-impact collection topics include:

Preventing Gun Injuries in Children
Firearm-Related Injuries in the Pediatric Population
Firearms Prevention and Safety Counseling
Pragmatic Firearm Advocacy for Pediatricians
Hospitalizations Due to Firearm Injuries
Characteristics of Youth Seeking Emergency Care for Assault Injuries
Weapon Involvement in the Victimization of Children
Firearm Violence & Possession Among High-Risk Emergency Department Youth
Children and Gun Storage
Gun Control Views
Firearm Injuries and Mental Illness
Gun Violence Trends in Movies