Vital Signs: Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates — United States, 2019–2020
Authors:
- Scott R. KeglerSKScott R. Kegler
- Thomas R. SimonTSThomas R. Simon
- Marissa L. ZwaldMZMarissa L. Zwald
- May S. ChenMCMay S. Chen
- James A. MercyJMJames A. Mercy
- Christopher M. JonesCJChristopher M. Jones
- Melissa C. Mercado-CrespoMMMelissa C. Mercado-Crespo
- Janet M. BlairJBJanet M. Blair
- Deborah M. StoneDSDeborah M. Stone
- Phyllis G. OttleyPOPhyllis G. Ottley
- Jennifer DillsJDJennifer Dills
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- 10 May 2022
- journal article
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- Published by Centers for Disease Control MMWR Office in MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
- Vol. 71 (19) , 656-663
Abstract
This report describes changes in firearm suicide and death rates during 2020.Keywords
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