The Epidemiologic Basis for the Prevention of Firearm Injuries

Kellermann, Arthur L.; Lee, Roberta K.; Mercy, James A.; Banton, Joyce G.

doi:10.1146/annurev.pu.12.050191.000313

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“…11 ) It is widely accepted among medical and public health professionals that the likelihood of death in an assault increases with the power of the gun. 2,3,6,7,8,12 But that belief is routinely challenged by advocates and some social scientists in the national debate over gun regulation. 13,14 …”

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“…6,7 The pistols were more powerful and enabled the shooter to fire a large number of rounds rapidly, increasing the chance of multiple wounds. [6][7][8] While speculative, recent studies suggest a continuing trend toward greater wound severity associated with the greater power of firearms in common use. 9,10 (Improved trauma care may have prevented an increase in the national case-fatality rate.…”

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The Association of Firearm Caliber With Likelihood of Death From Gunshot Injury in Criminal Assaults

Braga

Cook

2018

JAMA Netw Open

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Key Points Question Is there an association between the likelihood of death for firearms shooting victims and the caliber of the firearm? Findings A cross-sectional study using 5 years of data extracted from investigation files kept by the Boston Police Department determined that the case-fatality rates of assaults inflicting gunshot injury increased significantly with the caliber of the firearm. Caliber was not significantly correlated with other observable characteristics of the assault, including indicators of intent and determination to kill. Meaning The findings are foundational to the debate over whether deadly weapons should be better regulated and provide evidence against the common view that whether the victim lives or dies is determined largely by the assailant’s intent and not the type of weapon.

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The Association of Firearm Caliber With Likelihood of Death From Gunshot Injury in Criminal Assaults

Braga

Cook

2018

JAMA Netw Open

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“…Maintenance of shotgun device integrity, screening, and counseling on firearm safety by clinicians, control of static electricity through bonding and grounding as well as employment of antistatic devices are some of the established safety procedures. [ 13 14 15 ] Graphite coating of modern gunpowder granules is now known to reduce the incidence of accidental ignition by static electricity. [ 5 ] Addition of water during preparation reduces the risk of explosion.…”

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“…In general, countermeasures passively deployed in product designs and engineering exert a more positive effect at reduction of incidental events than measures requiring cooperation of the human element. [ 13 ] Nonetheless, establishment of safe hunter program course and certification before licensing, periodic updating, and recertification may contribute in no small measure to the safety of both casual and professional hunters. [ 13 ]…”

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Incidental Blast Injuries to the Hands of Hunters in Suburban Africa

Babalola

Salawu

Hassan

et al. 2022

Annals of African Medicine

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Background: Civilian blast injuries are common during celebrations and festivities. In the intervening times, civilian nonterrorist blast events are rare. The aim of this report is to highlight the increasing occurrence of blast injuries to the dominant right hand of hunters and the ensuing crippling consequences. Methodology: A review of incidental blast injuries to the hand among hunters was conducted. The case files, clinical photographs, and radiographs of consecutive cases of blast injuries presenting to our unit over 3½ years were studied. Result: Six patients had incidental blast injuries to the hand within the period. All the patients were males and hunters by profession. The age range was 30–49 years. The dominant right hand was involved in all the six cases with high-energy soft tissue and bony injuries. Five patients had staged soft tissue coverage while the sixth patient, after initial resuscitation, discharged against medical advice due to economic constraints. Multiple joint stiffness and significant disability occurred in all the affected hands. None of the patients represented for secondary procedures. Conclusion: Incidental blast injuries to the hands of local hunters are lifestyle threatening. The dominant right hand is invariably involved with attendant crippling socioeconomic consequences. Meticulous clinical care and methodical operative intervention are primal to hand salvage.

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The Firearm Fatality Reporting System

Teret

Wintemute

Beilenson³

1992

JAMA

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intent with owners of inexpensive vs expensive guns. We are suggesting that the inexpensive product we identified in our study should be examined just as vigorously as the 2 other parts of the public health triad.Finally We have lead in our red blood cells at the time of birth, and we continue to accumulate lead throughout our lives, yet the authors found 57 of their subjects had negative bone lead

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The Epidemiologic Basis for the Prevention of Firearm Injuries

Cited by 76 publications

References 49 publications

The Association of Firearm Caliber With Likelihood of Death From Gunshot Injury in Criminal Assaults

The Association of Firearm Caliber With Likelihood of Death From Gunshot Injury in Criminal Assaults

Incidental Blast Injuries to the Hands of Hunters in Suburban Africa

The Firearm Fatality Reporting System

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