Association of Changes in Missouri Firearm Laws With Adolescent and Young Adult Suicides by Firearms
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.24303
Abstract: Key Points Question Were changes in Missouri’s firearm laws associated with rates of suicide by firearms in young Missouri residents? Findings In this cross-sectional study, repeal of the permit-to-purchase law was associated with a 21.8%… read more here.
Keywords: missouri firearm; firearm suicide; firearm laws; changes missouri ... See more keywords
Predicting Firearm Suicide-Small Steps Forward With Big Data.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.23758
Abstract: Suicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States, with half of all suicide deaths by firearm. Reducing firearm access during times of suicide risk is a recommended approach for suicide prevention, but… read more here.
Keywords: suicide; prevention; firearm suicide; risk ... See more keywords
Firearm suicide mortality among emergency department patients with physical health problems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2020.09.007
Abstract: PURPOSE Individuals with poor physical and mental health may face elevated risk for suicide, particularly suicide by firearm. METHODS This retrospective cohort study used statewide, longitudinally-linked ED patient record and mortality data to examine 12-month… read more here.
Keywords: firearm suicide; among emergency; mortality; suicide ... See more keywords
Firearm Suicide Prevention in the U.S. Military: Recommendations From a National Summit.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac371
Abstract: The U.S. DoD has identified firearm suicide prevention as a key operational priority. One vital approach to addressing firearm suicides is through promoting lethal means safety, which involves the voluntary use of secure storage for… read more here.
Keywords: prevention; suicide prevention; firearm suicide; lethal means ... See more keywords
Handgun purchasing characteristics and firearm suicide risk: a nested case–control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s40621-021-00365-3
Abstract: Background Firearms are the most lethal method of suicide and account for approximately half of all suicide deaths nationwide. We describe associations between firearm purchasing characteristics and firearm suicide. Methods Data on all legal handgun… read more here.
Keywords: risk; purchasing characteristics; suicide; firearm suicide ... See more keywords