Introduction Several studies have evaluated differences in firearm injury patterns among
children based on regionalization. However, many of these studies exclude patients who die …

BACKGROUND Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of death among children and
adolescents in the United States. In Colorado, firearm injuries have surpassed motor vehicle …

Objectives In 2020, firearm injuries surpassed automobile collisions as the leading cause of
death in US children. Annual automobile fatalities have decreased during 40 years through …

Background: Pediatric firearm injuries carry significant morbidity and mortality. Previous
studies have shown the majority of pediatric firearm injuries occur in adolescents, generally …

OBJECTIVES: Firearms are a leading cause of injury and death for children and adolescents
in the United States. We examined how hospitalization rates for firearm injuries differ for …

Introduction Firearm injuries remain a significant public health concern. As a Level 1
Pediatric Trauma Center with a wide and diverse catchment, we sought to define our own …

Background Trauma is the leading cause of pediatric and adolescent morbidity and
mortality. Firearm-related injuries and deaths contribute substantially to the overall disease …

Background Firearm violence results in the death of thousands of children in the US
annually. The effects of firearm legislation on gun violence are published but widely …

OBJECTIVE: We examined whether firearm mortality rates among children varied across US
counties along a rural-urban continuum. METHODS: US vital statistics data were accessed …

Purpose Firearm injuries (GSW) are a growing public health concern and leading cause of
morbidity and mortality among children, yet predictors of injury remain understudied. This …