Community distress predicts youth gun violence
Author / Expert
Brett M. Tracy, Randi N. Smith, Krista Miller, Eric Clayton, Kathryn Bailey, Carrol Gerrin, Tatiana Eversley-Kelso, David Carney, Heather MacNew
Topic overview
Abstract
Background
The purpose of this study was to investigate our institution's experience with pediatric firearm events. We sought to determine the relationship between a community's level of socioeconomic distress and the incidence of youth gun violence.
Methods
We performed a retrospective review of children 1).
Conclusion
Community distress significantly predicts pediatric firearm violence. Local interventions should target neighborhoods with high levels of distress to prevent further youth gun violence.
Level of evidence
Retrospective study, IV.
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