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In 2020, firearm injuries were the leading cause of death in Americans 18 years old and younger. There was a total of 3,230 children’s deaths, of which 63 percent were homicide, 30 percent were suicide, 4 percent were unintentional injury, 2 percent were undetermined and 0.4 percent were legal interventions. Healthcare providers who regularly interact with parents and children are well-positioned to discuss evidence-based strategies that reduce unauthorized access to firearms and minimize the risk of firearm injury.
Listen to our expert discuss firearm violence
Maya Haasz, MD, joins host Dan Nicklas, MD, to discuss trends in gun violence and explain what providers can do to address firearm safety issues with patient families. From fostering social connections to supporting families in making firearm safety decisions that reflect their values, Dr. Haasz explains what we all can do to protect kids at the highest risk for exposure to gun violence.
Dr. Haasz is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
In this episode, our guest discusses:
- Firearm injury trends
- Regional variations and disparities in firearm violence
- Firearm storage, access and safety
- Advocating for laws addressing the social determinants of health
- Evidence from youth firearm education programs
- How exposure to gun violence affects mental health
- Helpful resources for healthcare providers, including The Journal of Pediatrics: Firearms, Physicians, Families, and Kids: Finding Words that Work; American Academy of Pediatrics; The BulletPoints Project; Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
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Maya Haasz, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Children's Hospital Colorado
Associate Professor
Pediatrics-Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
