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Gun-related suicides and homicides in the United States [1] Gun deaths in U.S. in proportional relationship to total population (2012 analysis, based on 2008 data). Gun violence is a term of political, economic and sociological interest referring to the tens of thousands of annual firearms-related deaths and injuries occurring in the United States.
In 2021, there were 26,000 gun suicides and 21,000 gun homicides, together making up a sixth of deaths from external causes. Gun deaths make up about half of all suicides, but over 80% of homicides. [5] Gun deaths in 2021 rose to levels not seen since the 1990s, but remained below rates of the 1970s. [6]
—Causes of death by year from countries that have reported to the WHO. Firearm deaths correspond to ICD-10 codes W32-W34, Accidental discharge of firearm; X72-X74, Intentional self-harm by firearm; X93-X95, Assault by firearm; Y22-Y24, Firearm discharge, undetermined intent. Krug, EG; Powell, KE; Dahlberg, LL (1998).
Accidental deaths from falls in the United States (1 C, 38 P) Deaths from fire in the United States (1 C, 191 P) Firearm accident victims in the United States (74 P)
[10] A 2006 study found that states with CAP laws experienced faster declines in accidental child firearm deaths than states without such laws. [11] A 2015 study found that these laws have no significant impact on unintentional gun deaths, but that states with such laws had lower rates of youth suicide. [12]
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Most gun owners with accessible weapons in their homes are white men living in rural or suburban areas. [24] 65% of minors who commit gun violence acquire firearms from a family member. [11] In 2019, 4% of students report having access to a loaded weapon either at or away from school. Boys report having greater access than girls (5% vs. 3%).
The alarming statistic clearly indicated that America’s gun violence epidemic has gotten worse, experts say. More than 80% of the gun deaths were among males 19 and younger. Black male children ...