Violence-Related Firearm Deaths Among Residents of Metropolitan Areas and Cities: United States, 2006-2007. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Volume 60, No. 18, May 13, 2011

摘要

Violence-related firearm deaths remain an important public health concern in the United States. During 2006-2007, a total of 25,423 firearm homicides and 34,235 firearm suicides occurred among U.S. residents. These national totals include 4,166 firearm homicides and 1,446 firearm suicides among youths aged 10-19 years; the rate of firearm homicides among youths slightly exceeded the rate among persons of all ages. This report presents statistics on firearm homicides and firearm suicides for major metropolitan areas and cities, with an emphasis on youths aged 10-19 years in recognition of the importance of early prevention efforts. It integrates analyses conducted by CDC in response to requests for detailed information, arising from a heightened focus on urban violence by the media, the public, and policymakers over the past year.