Trauma surgeons in Philadelphia are reporting an alarming uptick in gun violence, projecting a return to the high rates seen five years ago. This resurgence occurs amidst significant challenges to gun violence research, including funding freezes and communication blackouts that threaten critical studies on the issue.
As the healthcare community braces for this potential crisis, the implications for public safety and community health are profound. Surgeons emphasize the urgent need to resume funding for research from the NIH and CDC, which is crucial for developing effective interventions against gun violence.
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