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Firearm Injuries and Violence Prevention - The Potential Power of a Surgeon General's Report.

Authors :
Maa, John
Darzi, Ara
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 8/2/2018, Vol. 379 Issue 5, p408-410. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses historical restrictions on federal funding for research on firearm violence by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Parkland shooting reportedly occurred despite repeated notifications to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and law enforcement about the threat posed by a student who had stated his violent intent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
379
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
131929454
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1803295