State Gun Laws and County-Level Firearm-Related Suicide Rates, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "5 laws were associated with lower firearm-related suicide rates; these laws (1) allow law enforcement to petition a court for extreme risk protection orders; (2) require a minimum age of 21 years for handgun purchase; (3) prohibit firearm purchase by individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor; (4) require a permit for handgun purchase; and (5) promote the prevention of child access to firearms."
Alcohol Marketing Exposure and Youth Drinking: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, in JAMA Pediatrics
key takeaway: "Alcohol marketing exposure was associated with a small increase in the risk of initiating drinking and binge drinking among youth that was unlikely due to chance."
