US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
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Surgeon general says widespread gun violence has led to ‘unimaginable pain’ for victims across the country.
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis in the United States.
In an advisory issued on Tuesday, Murthy called for more stringent laws to limit the widespread availability of firearms, which many blame for the country’s unparalleled levels of gun violence.
“Firearm violence is an urgent public health crisis that has led to loss of life, unimaginable pain, and profound grief for far too many Americans,” Murthy said in a statement.
While high-profile mass shootings attract a large share of attention, everyday gun violence is a persistent threat that has led to a dismal upward trend of gun injuries and deaths. Murthy noted on Tuesday that young people and communities of colour are especially impacted.
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