The CDC, Its 'F-Word' (Firearms) & Suicide Prevention
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Navigating the Dickey Amendment
This chapter explores the impact of the Dickey Amendment on the CDC's ability to address gun-related suicide prevention, highlighting issues of self-censorship and the avoidance of direct language regarding firearms. It reveals the challenges faced by the agency in communicating effectively about the risks of gun ownership in the context of suicide, as well as the limited evidence on safe gun storage practices.
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