A recent CDC MMWR study reveals that while firearm injury rates have slowed in many groups, they remain higher for Black and Hispanic people compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. EMS responses for firearm injuries were higher in 2020-2023 compared to 2019, with rates peaking in 2020 and generally declining by 2023. The rates and increases were highest among vulnerable groups. The CDC emphasizes the importance of monitoring impacted groups to prevent future injuries. The study analyzed data from ambulance calls in 27 states collected through September 2023. Rates of gun injuries last year remained above pre-pandemic levels for the fourth straight year.
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Rates of gun injuries last year remained above levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic for a fourth straight year, the CDC reported Thursday, looking at data from ambulance calls in 27 states collected through September 2023. https://t.co/we1RyoXh4Y
EMS responses for firearm injuries were higher in 2020-2023 compared to 2019. By 2023 rates were generally down from 2020 peak. Rates and increases were highest among vulnerable groups. Monitoring who is impacted can help prevent future injuries https://t.co/J0vRCtjzqV @CDCMMWR https://t.co/wtxPnzPxFc
From new @CDCgov MMWR study, looking at EMS data across 27 states While firearm injury rates have slowed in many groups, rates still remain worse for Black and Hispanic people than before COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/8l3tRMDUuo https://t.co/LayeDSwSCY