Gun violence is a health emergency, not an unspeakable tragedy. More than 100 Americans are killed with guns each day. Let's do something about it.
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 5, 2019. However, its message—that gun violence is a public health crisis in America and must be addressed with swift gun control legislation—remains relevant. We are resurfacing it now in the wake of the. Some perspective: Today is the 217th day of the year. A quick math equation reveals the awful truth: The United States is moving at the breakneck pace to average more than one mass shooting per day.
as the concern"with protecting the health of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a local neighborhood, or as big as an entire country or region of the world." Clearly, gun violence now presents a"threat" to the entire population of people living in America. There are, or know someone who has, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.
, previously told Well+Good that the first month following a traumatic event is often characterized by a condition called acute stress disorder."The body is in a state of hyper arousal. That means the nervous system is constantly running as though there is a danger 24/7, even when is now safe, leading to a feeling of always having to look over your shoulder, irritability, and anxiety," explained Dr. Cira.
All Americans have the opportunity to alter the future of how the U.S. comes to grips with the Second Amendment. Our jobs, as voters—and as human beings—is to take action.Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.
Kilpatrick, Dean G et al. “National estimates of exposure to traumatic events and PTSD prevalence using DSM-IV and DSM-5 criteria.”Kathryn M. Magruder, Katie A. McLaughlin & Diane L.
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