Dr. Krista Haines on the Impact of State Gun Laws on Child Suicide Rates \ 7-11-2024
WPTF Afternoon News · WPTF FM 92.9 AM 680
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Certain state gun laws are associated with decreased suicide rates for children under age 18, but the laws have little influence on homicide rates, according to a study from Duke Health researchers examining the relationship between gun laws and child deaths. Since 2020, firearms rank as the leading cause of death among U.S. children ages 1-18, raising the need for research to help guide prevention efforts. The study identified 36 firearm laws, including regulations for background checks, mandatory waiting periods, "stand your ground" laws that provide self-defense protections, safe storage provisions, and access prohibitions for people at risk of harming themselves or others. Dr. Krista Haines, the author of the study, joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss their findings.