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Curbing Gun Violence.

Authors :
Mozaffarian, Dariush
Hemenway, David
Ludwig, David S.
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association; 2/13/2013, Vol. 309 Issue 6, p551-552, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The authors' looks at the changes required in public health programs to reduce the increase in number of gun violence cases. They mentions that tobacco and illicit drugs user forms major part of convicts associated with gun violence and health awareness and counseling program should be organized to educate against the potent misuse of drugs. They highlights that amendments are required in minimum age limit for grant of ownership rights to citizens for possession of guns and ammunition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
309
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
85469493
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2013.38