Gun deaths among children rise in states with lax firearm laws, new study finds

Gun deaths among children have significantly increased in states with lax firearm laws over a 13-year period, as per a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The research found that states with the most permissive gun laws saw a rise in pediatric fatalities, while those with stricter regulations, like California, experienced reductions, highlighting the link between gun legislation and youth safety.

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