At a glance
As grantees publish findings from CDC funded research related to firearm violence and injury, summaries will be developed to support awareness and dissemination of results to inform prevention and future research.
Summary of initial findings from CDC-funded firearm injury prevention research
Helping to better understand and prevent firearm violence and injuries impacting children and teens
Injuries and deaths from firearms impact many children and teens, their families, and their communities in the United States. Taking into account all types of firearm injuries, including homicides, suicides, and unintentional injuries, firearm injuries were the leading cause of death among children and teens ages one to 19 in 2020 and 2021.
CDC-funded researchers are studying how to better understand and prevent firearm violence and injuries impacting children and teens by answering key questions:
- How does frequent exposure to violence affect young people?
- How are social inequities associated with youth exposure to firearm violence?
- How do we better support children and teens at high risk of experiencing gun violence?
- What risks are associated with gun carrying among children growing up in rural areas?
- How do mass shootings impact young people?
Answering these and other important questions can help break cycles of violence and prevent firearm violence for future generations.
Take a look at what some of the CDC-supported research teams have uncovered so far about firearm violence and injuries impacting children and teens.
Links
University of California at Davis