Evidence-Based Policy Can Help Massachusetts Stay On Top Of Gun Violence
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gun violence, public health policy, Massachusetts, evidence-based policy, gun controlAbstract
The following essay provides an argument for the implementation of evidence-based gun control policies in Massachusetts. This argument is based on the disturbing trauma witnessed in the emergency room at Brigham & Women's Hospital, as well as the stagnant gun control rate over the last decade in our state. The argument is further supported by Dr. Hemenway's gun policy research and international policies that highlight the effectiveness of laws that strengthen background checks and limit gun ownership.
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