Gun deaths among children and teens in the U.S. reached a new record in 2021, study finds
www.nbcnews.com
U.S. children and teens are more likely to die because of guns than car crashes, drug overdoses and cancer.

U.S. children and teens are more likely to die because of guns than car crashes, drug overdoses and cancer.

  • Treczoks@lemmy.world
    23·
    1 year ago

    majority of minors killing and being killed with guns are directly involved in criminal gangs. Accidents are rare; school shooting deaths rarer still.

    Just imagine living in a civilized country instead, where those things basically don’t happen.

    • RivalarrivalEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      Indeed. We desperately need universal healthcare and measures to address wealth and income inequity.