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Guns are the leading killer of U.S. children
Aug 25, 2023
Lionel Messi, professional soccer player, discusses the impact of gun violence on US children. Over 4,700 kids killed by firearms in 2021, with the death rate increasing among black children. Anderson Cooper reflects on grief and loss, coping with the death of family members.
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- Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States, with over 4,700 kids killed in 2021.
- The crash of a plane believed to carry the head of the Wagner mercenary group is assessed as an assassination by preliminary US government reports.
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Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the US
New data shows that gun violence is the number one cause of death for children in the United States. In 2021, more than 4,700 kids were killed by firearms, with nearly two-thirds of the deaths being homicides and almost 30% being suicides. The death rate for black children saw the highest increase, and researchers noted the connection between higher poverty levels and higher gun death rates. The report highlights that guns have been the leading cause of death among children for the second consecutive year, and early data suggests that this trend will continue in 2022. The study's lead author describes gun violence as a major public health crisis.
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