A new study by Rutgers researchers finds that 64% of U.S. adults have encountered some form of in-person gun violence, underscoring a troubling public health crisis. The national survey reveals stark racial disparities: Black and Hispanic adults report higher incidences of being shot or witnessing gun violence compared to their white counterparts, reflecting the urgent need for effective policy interventions.
The research, published in the Lancet Regional Health – Americas, also highlights the extensive reach of gun violence through media, with over half of Americans frequently exposed to reports of gun violence outside their communities. This exposure has profound health implications, particularly for marginalized groups. “Gun violence exposure isn’t just about being a victim,” states Daniel Semenza, the Director of Research at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center, emphasizing the accumulating damage on health within affected communities.
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