Variability in firearm injury among major pediatric trauma centers across the USA.

Kiesha Fraser DohSofia ChaudharyStephanie M RuestAshkon ShaahinfarThomas ChunNicholas CooperJoel FeinAlayna FengKatherine Feske-KirbyJanet FigueroaColleen K GutmanJacqueline Grupp-PhelanGhid KanaanNora KeathleyNaghma KhanKatherine McGlamrySage MyersMichael NanceKatherine RussellKelli RowkerErica ShelineHarold K SimonClaudia R Morris

Published in: Trauma surgery & acute care open (2023)

The incidence of firearm-related injuries seen at four sites during 15 years varied by site and region. The overall increase in firearm injuries was predominantly driven by the S site, where injuries were more often unintentional. This highlights the need for region-specific data to allow for the development of targeted interventions to impact the burden of injury.Level of Evidence: II, retrospective study.

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risk factors
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young adults
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