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Gun death rates in some U.S. states comparable to conflict zones, Commonwealth Fund study finds

  • Firearms death rates in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama are higher than those in Mexico, reflecting conditions of conflict zones, as reported by the Commonwealth Fund.
  • The overall rate of firearms deaths in Mississippi was nearly double that of Haiti, which faces violent gangs, according to the Commonwealth Fund's report.
  • U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis on June 25, 2024, due to its impact on life expectancy.
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