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Data on children who are killed by handguns each year are reported.
Homicide, suicide, accidental death, as well as injuries by handguns, are
reviewed. It is concluded that handguns are a major cause of death among
children and adolescents. The medical profession is urged to take a more
active role in finding solutions to this problem.
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Handguns as a pediatric problem
Christoffel and Christoffel Inj. Prev. 1999;5:151-156. FULL TEXT
