Report: Gun Violence Costs The U.S. $229 Billion Per Year

The video discusses the severe impact of gun violence on both human life and the economy in the US. In 2017, nearly 40,000 people were killed by guns, marking the first year gun deaths surpassed car crash fatalities. A significant portion of these deaths are suicides, with states having high gun ownership also showing high suicide rates. The economic cost of gun violence is substantial, amounting to $229 billion annually, which includes lost income, employer costs, police response, and healthcare expenses.

What percentage of gun deaths are attributed to suicides according to the report?

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What are the main components that contribute to the economic cost of gun violence in the US?

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