Gun suicides in the United States reached a staggering record high in 2023, with 27,300 reported deaths, surpassing all previous years. This figure comprises 58% of all gun-related deaths, highlighting an alarming trend that continues to overshadow discussions predominantly centered on gun homicides and mass shootings.
The report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions reveals that rural states display the highest rates of gun suicides, with Wyoming leading at nearly 20 deaths per 100,000 residents. Despite a decline in gun homicides in the same year, which dropped to 17,927, the stark reality of firearm suicides has prompted renewed calls for effective legislative action and public health interventions to address this ongoing crisis.
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