Pediatric firearm injuries: Racial disparities and predictors of healthcare outcomes
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In brief
In brief
National study of 15,211 pediatric firearm-related hospitalizations (2006-2012) reveals significant racial disparities in injury intent, with 60% due to assault. Analysis examines predictors of mortality, length of stay, and healthcare costs across demographic groups to inform prevention strategies.
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Background/Purpose
The U.S. has an alarming rate of firearm injuries. Racial disparities among victims and predictors of outcomes are not well established. Our objective was to assess costs, length of stay (LOS), and inpatient mortality among nonfatal and fatal pediatric firearm injuries that required hospitalization.
Methods
Pediatric (≤18 years of age) hospitalizations with a firearm injury discharge diagnosis were identified from the national Kids' Inpatient Databases (KID) for 2006 through 2012.
Firearm injury intent, weapon type, and hospitalization rates by racial groups were examined.
Inpatient mortality, costs, and length of stay were examined using regression models.
Results
Of 15,211 hospitalizations, the majority of injuries were due to assault (60%) and the intentions of firearm injury differed by race (p