A national study from Rutgers University finds that approximately 64% of adults in the United States have experienced some form of in-person exposure to gun violence. This alarming statistic underscores the widespread impact of gun violence, which affects individuals directly or indirectly, through experiences such as witnessing shootings or hearing gunfire.
The study highlights notable racial disparities, indicating that Black and Hispanic adults are significantly more likely to have direct experiences with gun violence compared to their white counterparts. Additionally, over half of Americans report frequent exposure to gun violence through various media channels, raising concerns about the cumulative effects on mental health across different communities. These findings call for urgent public health interventions to address gun violence exposure and its pervasive impact.
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