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The CDC compiles facts on suicide deaths each year.
Approximately one-half of suicides were by firearm.
There is a clear need for improved gun safety measures to help prevent firearm suicide.
The state of Wisconsin recently repealed a law requiring a 48-hour waiting period for the purchase of handguns. As future health professionals, we are concerned that the lack of a waiting period will lead to an increase in gun-related suicide attempts. This blog contains relevant posts and news supporting our position.
Firearm suicides account for approximately half of suicides in the US
The CDC compiles facts on suicide deaths each year.
Approximately one-half of suicides were by firearm.
There is a clear need for improved gun safety measures to help prevent firearm suicide.