19 CHILDREN in the United States are killed or injured a DAY as boys, teens and blacks are most at risk according to a government study that paints a bleak portrait of the persistent violence.
Nearly 1300 children in the US die in shootings every year and another 5790 survive gunshot wounds from handguns, rifles and shotguns.
This makes it the 3rd leading cause of death for children aged 1-17 years old
While it confirms previously released information, it underscores why researchers view gun violence as a public health crisis.
It was compiled by analyzing death certificates and ER room visits.
Unintentional shooting deaths may be significantly under reported as well.
The first 6 months of 2016 found that minors died from accidental shootings at their own hands or the hands of other children or adults or at the hands of other children or adults at a pace of one every other day.
Congress has prohibited the CDC from using federal money to advocate or promote gun control as CDC Spokeswoman Courtney Lenard said the congressional directive "does not prohibit CDC from conducing public health research into gun violence and the agency continues to do so"
The accompany editorial says it's reasonable and wise for doctors to talk about firearms safety with parents, especially with those who keep guns at home
Do you think the United States has a Gun Problem? let's see what people will vote
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