Modeling the Relationship Between Firearm Restrictions, Medicaid Expansion, and Political Partisanship with Pediatric Firearm Mortality Costs
Topic overview
This study examines the economic burden of pediatric firearm deaths—now the leading cause of child mortality in the U.S.—and analyzes how gun restrictions, Medicaid expansion, and political partisanship correlate with mortality costs. The research addresses a critical gap in understanding the financial impact of pediatric gun violence on healthcare systems.
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- Firearms are now the leading cause of pediatric mortality in the United States, surpassing other causes of death in children.
- Economic impact of pediatric firearm deaths remains understudied despite the significant mortality burden.
- State-level factors including gun restrictions, Medicaid expansion, and political partisanship may influence pediatric firearm mortality costs.
- Understanding cost relationships can inform policy decisions aimed at reducing preventable pediatric firearm deaths.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Modeling the Relationship Between Firearm Restrictions, Medicaid Expansion, and Political Partisanship with Pediatric Firearm Mortality Costs. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2023-12-14. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/8266
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