Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

Vivek Murthy's advisory calls for comprehensive measures to address firearm-related deaths and injuries, emphasizing the impact on children and communities.

• The advisory highlights gun violence as the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents.
• Murthy suggests universal background checks, a ban on assault weapons, and increased funding for research.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis refuses to comply with the advisory, citing Second Amendment concerns.
• The number of firearm deaths in the U.S. increased by 43% between 2010 and 2020, with suicides accounting for nearly 60%.
• Experts argue that a public health approach is essential for effective gun violence prevention.

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