Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis

This chapter focuses on the insights of an emergency physician with over 15 years of experience in violence prevention, advocating for a public health approach to gun violence. It discusses the implications of the Dickey Amendment on firearm research funding and underscores the need for evidence-based strategies to combat firearm injuries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of treating gun violence not just as a criminal issue, but as a critical public health crisis requiring urgent attention and action.