Vanderbilt University: Study Finds Significant Increased Risk of Future Health Issues for Youth Who Suffer Nonfatal Firearm Injuries
January 05, 2024
January 05, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news:
By Jessica Pasley
According to a recent study released in Pediatrics, youth who suffer nonfatal firearm injuries have a significantly increased risk of hospitalizations, emergency department (ED) visits, outpatient visits and costs in the 12 months following injury compared to youth without a firearm injury.
"We've seen firearm injuries in youth dra . . .
By Jessica Pasley
According to a recent study released in Pediatrics, youth who suffer nonfatal firearm injuries have a significantly increased risk of hospitalizations, emergency department (ED) visits, outpatient visits and costs in the 12 months following injury compared to youth without a firearm injury.
"We've seen firearm injuries in youth dra . . .