Firearms Injuries And Fatalities

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In 1994, there were 38,505 firarms-related deaths. (1)
In 1994, firearms injuries were the second leading cause of death for young people 10 to 24 years of age. (1)

Causes of Firearm Related Deaths by Type Indiana 1996 (for ages 0-19)

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Males have a dramatically highter risk of dying from a firearm-related injury then females. (2)

1996 Indiana Firearm Related Death Rates (per 100,000)

This table shows that 15-19 years old boys are 6 times more likely to be shot than girls the same age. (2)

In 1995, one in twelve students reported carrying a firearm for fighting or self defense at least once in the previous thirty days, twice as many as in 1990. (1)
The risk of suicide is five times greater for people living in households with guns than without. (3)
In 1994, more than half of all accidental firearm deaths occurred among young people aged 10 to 20. (1)
In 1990, firearm injuries cost the nation over $20.4 billion. (4)

References

1. National Summary of Injury Mortality Data. 1987-1994. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta (GA), 1996.

2. Indiana Injury Mortality Statistics, 1996. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Atlanta (GA)

3. Kellerman AL, Rivara FP, Somes G. Reay Dt, Fransisco J, Banton G, Prodzinski J, Flinger C, Hackman BB. Suicide in the home in relation to gun ownership. New England Journal of Medicine 1992; 327: 467-472.

4. Max W, Rice DP. Shooting in the dark: estimating the cost of firearm injuries. Health Affairs 1993; 12(4): 171-185.

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