Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1080740 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2008 | 4 Pages |
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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Authors
Mona A. Wright, Garen J. Wintemute, Barbara E. Claire,