The Distressed Communities Index: A Measure of Community-Level Economic Deprivation and Rate of Firearm Injuries in Maryland.

The study highlights the significant association between community-level economic deprivation, as measured by the Distressed Communities Index, and the incidence of firearm injuries in Maryland. The findings underscore the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and implementing targeted interventions to reduce firearm-related injuries in economically distressed communities.