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For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with debilitating injuries – a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full
Gunshot injuries surge in U.S. during pandemic: CDC-
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more survive, often with terrible injuries — a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
A new government study highlights a surge in people wounded by gunshots during the pandemic, when the number of people fatally shooting each other also increased.
Experts believe a variety of factors contributed to the pandemic surge, including a rise in guns purchased, more time spent inside homes where guns are present and mental health struggles stemming from social isolation and economic hardships.