Citation

Beaver BL, Woo S, Voigt RW, Moore VL, Smialek JE, Suter C, Haller JA, Hill JL. J. Pediatr. Surg. 1993; 28(3): 306-8; discussion 308-9.

Affiliation

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Systems Services, Baltimore.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8468637

Abstract

When comparing firearm fatalities for children under 16 years of age before and after handgun legislation enactment in Maryland, firearm fatalities increased overall. A decrease in accidental deaths in the home perhaps reflects a response to public education and awareness. More aggressive handgun legislation is imperative to reverse this public health trend.