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Study finds 1,300 kids killed, 5,790 injured with guns per year

by Jennifer Cruz

The study ranks firearm-related injuries as the third leading cause of death among American youth, but also shows rates of unintentional shootings involving minors decreasing alongside homicides.

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Former CDC director says research could end unintentional gun deaths among children and teens

by Christen Smith

A former CDC official said Monday “it’s crazy” the government blocks research into how to prevent unintentional gun deaths among children and teens.

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