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Firearm deaths are the leading cause of death among young adults (ages 18-25) and occur at a higher rate in this age group than in any other. Across all ages, the firearm death rate increased by 35% from 2012 to 2022, with the number of deaths rising from 92 to 132 deaths per day. Learn more in the new KFF brief: https://lnkd.in/eS9qMmTm

KFF Analysis Finds That Firearms Were Involved in 79% of Homicides and 55% of Suicide Deaths in 2022: A new KFF analysis finds that firearms are involved in the majority of all homicides and suicides in the U.S., playing a role in 79% of homicides and 55% of suicide deaths in 2022, the most recent data available. The analysis, based on data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also shows…More #medicaid #mdrp #financial

Save a life: How to use a Bleed kit With bleed kits now being installed nationwide, below are some basic instructions to help first respondents when responding to knife crime incidents, following these steps could help to save a life. 1. Is the scene safe? 2. Dial 999 3. Speak clearly 4. listen to instructions Anti-knife crime campaigner Leanne Reynolds said that "anyone can use" a bleed kit. "You don't need any training and you can stop the bleed while you wait for an ambulance", she said. "These kits have been designed for public access and while you're on the 999 call they'll direct you through the contents and advise you how to stop the bleed." The kits can vary, but each one typically contains two trauma dressings, two haemostatic dressings and a tourniquet.

Three Questions about Firearm Deaths: Key Patterns from a Decade of Data: Firearm deaths increased sharply over the past decade, rising from 92 deaths per day to 132 deaths per day from 2012 to 2022. Firearms are the leading cause of total suicides and homicides, making up 55% of all suicide deaths and 79% of all homicides in 2022. #medicaid #mdrp #financial

A strong predictor of future violent injury is having been hospitalized for a past one—which is why we need solutions to gun violence that help break the cycle. I’m excited to share Everytown for Gun Safety and The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention's comprehensive report, detailing the compelling social and economic benefits of Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs). HVIPs are a promising strategy for reducing violence, and are already making a difference in over 85 cities nationwide. This report provides research-informed guidance on the budget and key resources necessary to implement an HVIP that can reduce gunshot wound reinjuries, along with a downloadable workbook that allows for local cost customizations. Gun violence is not only traumatizing, it’s expensive. The cost of nonfatal firearm assault injuries in the first year post-injury alone amounts to an estimated $37,435 in medical expenses. But our analysis reveals that a standard HVIP would cost just under $1.1M for each of the first three years, coming out to less than $10,800 per participant. Benefits extend far beyond mere financial savings. These programs can save lives and build safer communities. Please check out this tool, share with your network, and be an advocate for the transformative potential of HVIPs. https://lnkd.in/d93CZ7Tc

Three Questions about Firearm Deaths: Key Patterns from a Decade of Data: Firearm deaths increased sharply over the past decade, rising from 92 deaths per day to 132 deaths per day from 2012 to 2022. Firearms are the leading cause of total suicides and homicides, making up 55% of all suicide deaths and 79% of all homicides in 2022. #medicaid #mdrp #financial

During 2020, 81,783 number of LA County residents died from gun violence (2) . Most of these were 79% of homicides using guns and 53% of all suicides involve firearms in the LA (3). Thesis Research for Master program 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Vital Statistics System, Mortality 1999-2020 on CDC WONDER Online Database, released in 2021. Data are from the Multiple Cause of Death Files, 1999-2020, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program. Accessed at https://lnkd.in/gmMAxada on Aug 18, 2022 7:33:56 PM 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. National Vital Statistics System, Provisional Mortality on CDC WONDER Online Database. Data are from the final Multiple Cause of Death Files, 2018-2020, and from provisional data for years 2021-2022, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program. Accessed at https://lnkd.in/guzdDih9 on Aug 18, 202211:24:07 PM

FIREARM VIOLENCE: WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD?

'We want to talk to you about knife crime so you can support your children and help them make safe choices.' Asma Maya Joseph-Hussain, CEO of the Safety Centre. This week is #knifecrimeawarenessweek and we're talking about the importance of speaking with young people about #knifecrime. We invite all parents and carers to join us for our free upcoming knife crime virtual sessions for adults looking to support their children on this topic. We know that knife crime is on the rise and that tragically often young people are victims or perpetrators of #knifecrime. 78 young people under the age of 25 were murdered last year by a knife or weapon. 82% of homicides with teenage victims included a knife or bladed weapon, according to the latest stats from the Office for National Statistics. Here at the Safety Centre we are working to be part of the solution, and encourage all parents and carers to attend our Zoom workshops to help you begin conversations about this essential topic with your children. Book your spaces here: https://lnkd.in/eXz7zXD3 Find out more about our knife crime early intervention and prevention work here: https://lnkd.in/ef7yuhhP

Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon joined healthcare executives, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates on Feb. 27. in New York City at the 5th annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum. Hosted by Northwell Health, the forum focused on building and harnessing momentum to address gun violence as a public health emergency. She discussed the vital role of healthcare institutions in implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, particularly focusing on hospital-based violence intervention programs (#HVIPs). With an estimated 50,000 ER visits for gun-related injuries annually, scaling up these programs nationwide is crucial for creating safer communities. One-fifth of recent grantees under OJP’s Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative, a historic federal grant program funded in part through BSCA, are implementing hospital-based violence interventions as part of their strategy. OJP’s Office for Victims of Crime also supports training and technical assistance, delivered by The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, to enhance services to victims by strengthening the infrastructure and quality of hospital-based programs. AAG Solomon noted the need to scale up HVIPs in hospitals across the nation, which see an estimated 50,000 emergency room visits for gun-related injuries each year. #GunViolencePrevention #SaferCommunities #PublicHealth | Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNh89CFD