Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis in America

Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis in America

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The US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence a moral crisis, highlighting that over half of US adults have experienced or witnessed it. Gun violence is the leading cause of death among children and adolescents. Preventative measures like safe storage and background checks are proposed, but face opposition from gun lobbyists. Despite challenges, new laws are showing progress, with a historic decline in homicides last year.

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