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The Magnitude of Firearm-Related Fatalities in Children and Youth

FIREARM CHILDREN & YOUTH THE MAGNITUDE -RELATED FATALITIES In 2010,6,581 children and youth ages 0-24 died from firearm-related injuries in the US WISQARS (2010) Homicides: 4,108 (63%) Suicides: 2,127 (32%) 380 6,201 Unintentional: 207 (3%) deaths were children ages deaths were youth ages 15-24 Other: 139 (2%) 0-14 WISQARS (2010) I Other 100% 90% IUnintentional Of the homicides where type of firearm was known, at least 72% involved 80% Suicide 70% * 60% 50% 40% handguns 30% Homicide 20% 10% 0% Supplementary Homicide Report (2011) 59 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-44 45-64 Age Group WISQARS (2010) Youth ages 15-24 are more likely to die from firearm- related injuries than children or adults .6 children ages 0-141 die of firearm- related injuries Per 100,000: 14 youth ages 15-24 12 adults ages 25+ WISQARS (2010) Firearm-related injuries account for 1 out of 5 fatalities of youth ages 15-24 CDC WONDER (2010) For evidence-informed strategies for prevention, visit our resource guide: ChildrensSafetyNetwork.org/firearm-resource-guide-2013 To view detailed sources for this infographic, please visit: ChildrensSafetyNetwork.org/publications/firearms-magnitude-infographic CSN Children's Safety Network www.ChildrensSafetyNetwork.org Percentage

The Magnitude of Firearm-Related Fatalities in Children and Youth

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In 2010, 6,581 children and youth ages 0-24 died from firearm-related injuries in the US. The Magnitude of Firearm-Related Fatalities in Children and Youth breaks down the firearm-related fatalities o...

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