MMWR Early Release - Vol. 71, May 10, 2022

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Report on Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates 

May 10, 2022

EARLY RELEASE

Vital Signs: Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates — United States, 2019–2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the firearm homicide rate in the United States reached its highest level since 1994, with substantial increases among several population subgroups. Implementation of comprehensive strategies employing proven approaches is urgently needed to reduce these rates and disparities.

PDF of this report (link)

MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing Podcast: Week of April 18

 

The latest MMWR Weekly COVID-19 Briefing is live. This episode covers four reports, including reports highlighting hospitalizations of children ages 5–11 with COVID-19, vaccination coverage among children in kindergarten and more. Listen and subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play.

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