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Firearm Safety and Public Health

Posted on December 23, 2022 by ODPHP

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Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director RDML Paul Reed, MD.
Firearm-related injuries and deaths in the United States are a public health crisis. HHS remains committed to reducing the number of firearm-related injuries and deaths. As with other public health challenges, that means openly acknowledging the scope of the problem, updating the public on what we’re doing to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths, and providing the most up-to-date available guidance to help the broader public navigate the crisis.