Firearm-Related Injury and Death in the United States: A Call to Action From the Nation’s Leading Physician and Public Health Professional Organizations
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Firearm-Related Injury and Death in the United States: A Call to Action From the Nation’s Leading Physician and Public Health Professional Organizations
The editors at Annals of Internal Medicine are deeply saddened by the tragic mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and their communities. Please read the call to action on reducing firearm injury and death that the following organizations have collaborated to create:
American College of Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Public Health Association
What can health care professionals do to make a difference? We can commit that when risk factors for harm to our patients or others are present, we will ask our patients about firearm access and safety. Over 2,200 colleagues have recently made that pledge. Please click here to join the pledge today.
Arm yourself with science. The editors have compiled a comprehensive list of position papers, original research, editorials, and more on this topic. All content is free.
Take more action. Contact your legislators.
RPR Commentary
The AAFP has joined 6 other professional associations in a call-to-action regarding gun violence prevention. Here’s a chance to become educated and to make your voice heard. James W. Mold, MD, MPH