The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has caused doctors and medical associations to speak up. Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens, and it has been declared a public health crisis. Background checks and safety trainings for gun owners are called for by the American College of Physicians. The president of the academy has had enough. Enough of the mass shootings in schools, and enough of the federal government not taking action. In the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, classroom shooting, the president of the American Academy of Physician Executives released a statement calling for policy change. I grieve with the families of the children and adults who were killed today in Uvalde, Texas, victims of a shooter who incomprehensibly opened fire in an elementary school. When will we stand up for our children? What will it take for our leaders in government to protect them? There was more than one condemnation of the attack, and calls for action by lawmakers. A chorus of individual physicians, medical school directors, nurses, and surgeons quickly called on lawmakers to pass common-sense gun restrictions and fund gun violence prevention, after Szilagyi's statement was one of several released by leading US medical associations. As physicians, our mission is to heal and to maintain health, but too often the wounds we see in America resemble the wounds I have seen in war. A week after Buffalo, 10 years after Sandy Hook, the places and cities change, but the story is the same. The American Medical Association declared gun violence a public health crisis in 2016 before firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death for children and adolescents. In 2020, guns were the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 19 in the US. The dean of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine said that firearms are now the top cause of death for children and teens. We need to do the same for guns. —Vinny Arora MD MAPP (@FutureDocs) May 25, 2022 While flags will be flown at half staff in memory of the dead, trauma surgeons like Dr. Bellal Joseph will show up today across the country dealing with gun violence. The blast effect from an assault rifle is what Dr. Bindi Naik-Mathuria saw when she took the photo. —Bindi Naik-Mathuria MD,MPH (@bnaikma) May 24, 2022 She wrote that assault rifles are not allowed in civilian life. When the National Rifle Association suggested that doctors should stay in their lane when it comes to gun control, the ACP responded: "We wish we could." We will talk to our patients about gun violence if risk factors are present. Many doctors were using the #ThisIsOurLane after the Uvalde shooting. Doctors and public health experts have a lot of ideas on how to change the status quo. 1. Invest over a billion dollars into research. When the Biden administration recently proposed to spend an additional $60 million on researching gun violence, the epidemiologist who runs a popular public health blog on Substack said it wasn't enough. Jetelina cited a study that stated that the research funds would be more in line with the mortality rate from firearms. Gun safety research is not adequately funded. Falls get less funding per fatal injury than any other leading cause of death in the US. She said that theNIH gets $6.56 billion for cancer research. 2. Training and background checks. The American College of Physicians recommends that physicians counsel patients on the risk of having firearms in the home. Studies show that people with easy access to guns are more likely to die. The ACP supports appropriate regulation of the purchase of legal firearms to reduce firearms-related injuries and deaths. Making sure that all firearm sales in the US are checked is one of the simple tools the ACP has proposed to stem the tide of tragic gun deaths. They are subject to a criminal background check. It is required that the appropriate educational program on firearms safety be completed. In countries like Switzerland, where people have guns, but gun deaths are less common, this is what is done. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the US is responsible for most of the gun deaths in high-income countries. Prayers won't save us, according to Dr. Megan Ranney, a practicing emergency physician at Brown University. It's time for a comprehensive effort to reduce gun violence. The original article can be found on Insider. The marketing of a new electric vehicle designed for women by a Chinese car company is gaining attention. According to the company, the Ora Ballet Cat is specially designed for oriental women and is powered by a battery. History shows that Congress won't pass anything, despite some Republicans opening the door to federal action. Check your zip code to see if you qualify for the zero-cost solar program. There were several things in common between the mass shootings that occurred this month in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York. Both of the shooters were 18 years old, both used semi-automatic weapons, and both wore tactical gear. The Texas police lieutenant told reporters that the attacker in Uvalde was wearing a tactical vest carrier. At least 19 children and two adults were killed when an 18-year-old man opened fire at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, about 85 miles west of San Antonio. It was the worst shooting at a grade school in the US since Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. There is a large Mexican-American population in Uvalde, which is between San Antonio and the Southern border. "Why even be in Congress if you don't believe in doing your job?" she asked. There is a Laptops Clearance Sale. Unsold laptops are being sold for less than their worth. You can see prices in Virginia. After the mass shooting in Uvalde, some say the "hell, yes" remark might not be as bad as it first appeared. It is as simple as three words. The average price of a gallon of gas in the US hit a record high of $4.59 on Tuesday, about 50% higher than a year ago. He believes that the new technology could be 2,000X bigger than the current one. On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott said that he and his wife had lost at least 19 children and two adults at Robb Elementary School. Nineteen children and two adults were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. In an exclusive sneak peek, we get a first look at 90 Day Fiancés Mohamed Abdelhamed meeting Yve Arellano's friends. You can watch it here. This is how much each rank in the military makes in the United States. Jailah Silguero asked her mother if she could stay home the morning of the shooting at Robb Elementary School, but her mom insisted she go to class. 11 days ago there was a man driving by and shooting 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. One person was killed and five others were wounded when an angry man walked into a Presbyterian church. At least 19 elementary school children were killed in Uvalde, Texas, a repeat of what was once thought unthinkable. The high-end rifle used in the Texas school shooting was made in Georgia. Start your own search. You will only benefit from it. When legislators return to session, they will discuss their next moves. The remake of the 1979 single "Kitty" by British band Racey was not a hit until Basil added "You&". The NBA players supported Steve Kerr in his message to politicians in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The 10 least reliable cars are ranked by their reliability score. Nineteen children and 2 teachers were killed in a Texas school shooting. Some of the victims of the Uvalde tragedy are pictured. There were 22 pieces of legislation signed by the governor that made it easier to buy, carry, and own guns in the state. President Donald Trump said his vice president should be hanged over his refusal to block the certification of Joe Biden's electoral win.It's not the first time the medical community has rallied against gun violence
Doctors have clear policy ideas to regulate guns, including more background checks and safety courses
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