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The ripple effect of firearms: how families, communities, and society in the U.S. are affected by firearms
The ripple effect of firearms: how families, communities, and society in the U.S. are affected by firearms
United Hospital Fund partnered with the Boston Consulting Group to analyze the impact of gun violence on people nationwide and in New York specifically. The working group’s objectives were to: (1) develop a baseline analysis of how many people in the U.S., New York State, and New York City are affected by gun violence and who is disproportionately affected; and (2) to assess the direct and indirect impact of gun violence on society, personal life, and health care--and how they intersect. Key findings were: (1) Firearms ranked as the leading cause of death for children in 2020, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. (2) The 85% death rate from firearm suicide attempts drives 50+% of all firearm deaths. (3) Nationally, annual lost wages due to fatal and non-fatal firearm injuries are estimated to be over $1.5 billion. The annual direct medical costs of firearm injuries are approximately $2.2 billion.
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