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Educate yourself on the many ways firearm violence affects youth. Read articles, listen to podcasts, take online courses, and more.

Learn why gun violence is a public health crisis

Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, explains why he declared gun violence a public health crisis and how health care professionals can get involved.

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Educating physicians about firearm safety and injury prevention

Listen to an episode of the Academic Medicine podcast on the role of physicians in firearm injury risk reduction.

The role of emergency medicine physicians in preventing gun injuries

Emergency medicine physicians, often the first point of contact for victims of gun violence, can be instrumental in preventing firearm-related injuries.

Gun violence is about health, not politics

Experts explain why it’s helpful for health care professionals to treat gun violence like a disease, not a political issue.

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