Association of Neighborhood Gun Violence With Mental Health–Related Pediatric ED Utilization

Sep 24, 2021
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Association of Neighborhood Gun Violence With Mental Health–Related Pediatric Emergency Department Utilization, in JAMA Pediatrics

Key takeaway: "Exposure to gun violence is associated with an increase in children’s acute mental health symptoms, suggesting that trauma-informed care must be prioritized in communities with a high prevalence of violence exposure, and public policies that reduce neighborhood gun violence are urgently needed."

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Association of Neighborhood Gun Violence With Mental Health–Related Pediatric ED Utilization

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