Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1080740 Journal of Adolescent Health 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

We studied the 336 firearm suicides occurring in California in 1997–1999 to persons under age 21. The gun used was most often owned by the victim or a family member living in the victim's household. Prevention efforts should focus on gun ownership and accessibility.

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