METHODS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for
Epidemiologic Research was queried for firearm mortalities in children/adolescents from …

There are notable inequities in health outcomes for children based on their social
determinants of health (SDOH), including where they are born and live, their primary …

BACKGROUND Disparities in pediatric injury are widely documented and partly driven by
differential exposures to social determinants of health (SDH). Here, we examine …

Abstract Concepts of healthcare quality and health equity should be inextricably linked but
are often pursued separately. Quality improvement (QI) can serve as a powerful means to …

BACKGROUND Firearm-related injury in children is a public health crisis. The Social
Vulnerability Index (SVI) identifies communities at risk for adverse effects due to natural or …

Objective: To evaluate racial disparities among White and Black pediatric firearm injury
patients on a national level. Background: Pediatric firearm-related morbidity and mortality …

Objectives. To assess differences in contextual factors by intent among pediatric firearm
injury patients and determine factors associated with data missingness. Methods. We …

Introduction Pediatric firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among American
children. While assault is the most commonly cited cause, few studies have investigated …

Background Firearm-related injuries (FRI) are an increasing cause of death and injury in
children. The etiology for this rise is multifactorial and includes socioeconomic factors …

Aim of study Firearm injuries are the second leading cause of injury-related death in the
USA in children less than 18. We compared overall and intent-specific firearm …