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The American Journal of Nursing’s blog, AJN – Off the Charts, invited me to write about the critical issue of gun violence as the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States. As schools reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year, this topic is particularly relevant, weighing heavily on the minds of families, educators, and school nurses. The alarming increase in child gun deaths underscores the urgent need for a shift in our approach to focus on harm reduction and public health principles.
The Epidemic of Gun Violence: A ‘Problem to Be Solved, Not a Battle to Be Won’
