Mixed Impact of Firearms Restrictions on Fatal Firearm Injuries in Males: A National Observational Study

Mixed Impact of Firearms Restrictions on Fatal Firearm Injuries in Males: A National Observational Study

Introduction: Public health organizations have recommended restricted access and safe storage practices as means to reduce firearm injuries and deaths. We aimed to assess the effect of four firearm restrictions on firearm deaths in Norway 1969–2009. Methods: All deaths due to firearm discharge were...

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Main Authors: Finn Gjertsen, Antoon Leenaars, Margarete E. Vollrath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
accident
firearm deaths
firearms legislation
gun control
means restriction
military
suicide
unintentional firearm deaths
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/1/487

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