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Injury Epidemiology
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ISSN 2197-1714 · BMC · 595 articles in the index
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Perceived neighborhood safety and firearm secure storage: findings from the 2024 behavioral risk factor surveillance system
Abstract Background Secure firearm storage (i.e., keeping firearms locked and ammunition stored separately) is a means of reducing risks of suicide, unintentional injury, and homicide. While prior research has examined demographic and household factors associated with storage practices, less is…
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Privately made firearm in the US: results from a national survey
Abstract Background Almost nothing is known about the size or composition of the stock of privately made firearms (PMF). Objective Estimate the size and composition of the U.S. PMF stock. Methods A probability-based online survey of US adults conducted in December 2024 were used to generate…
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Linkage of Medicare insurance claims to police-reported motor vehicle crashes: advancing traffic safety research in older adult populations
Abstract Background Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 years and older (“older adults”). As the number of older drivers grows, it is increasingly important to understand clinical factors associated with an increased risk of MVC. A major barrier, however…
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Examining disparities in harmful reporting on community firearm violence in Philadelphia television news reports
Abstract Background News coverage of community firearm violence (CFV) can cause multilevel harm. We aimed to quantify the frequency and severity of harmful CFV news content and examine how victim, shooting event, and place-based characteristics relate to harmful CFV reporting. Methods We performed…
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Lessons learned in a data linkage project on fatal drowning
Abstract Background Drowning is the leading cause of death in US children 1–4 years old. The epidemiology of drowning at a regional level is understudied because no single data source provides complete information on persons who drown. Probabilistic data linkage is a novel way of studying the…
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Public health and criminal justice funding for firearm injury prevention research in the United States
Abstract Objectives To compare the differences in US federal funding sources for firearm injury prevention and publications. Methods We extracted publications from three literature databases and grant data for five federal agencies (CDC, NIH, SAMHSA, NSF, NIJ) through federal archives from 2020 to…
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Changes in firearm intentions and behaviors after the 2024 United States presidential election
Abstract Background Firearm purchasing patterns, intentions, and behaviors change over time in response to specific events. Additionally, the nature of these changes may be evolving over time or differ depending on the nature of the event in question. Given the intensity of the rhetoric surrounding…
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Gun theft from private citizens in the US 2020–2024: victims and circumstances from a national survey
Abstract Background This study provides a contemporary estimate of how many adult US gun owners had a gun stolen in the past five years, along with information about the demographic and gun-related characteristics of these victims. Methods Data come from the 2024 National Firearms Survey, designed…
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Exploring hazing experiences and perceived physical and mental health outcomes in the United States military through a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Hazing–defined as an act that is required to gain entry into a group and humiliates, degrades, abuses, endangers, or otherwise embarrasses an individual, irrespective of willingness of the person–is a persistent problem in the United States (US) military, and can manifest in…
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Gun ownership for political protection or armed political expression: a nationally representative analysis of differences in 2025 vs. 2023
Abstract Background Reasons for gun ownership have shifted from primarily for hunting, to protection from other people, and increasingly for concerns about political violence. In 2023, these reasons differed by party affiliation. In the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential election, the objective of…
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Gang membership, firearm victimization, and mental health in a national sample of U.S. adults
Abstract Background Firearm violence in the United States is highly concentrated within specific demographic, economic, geographic, and social population groups. Prior research indicates elevated violence exposure among gang-involved individuals, but the extent and mental health implications of…
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Epidemiological and etiological profile of spinal cord injury in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) severely impacts quality of life, yet consistent epidemiological data in Brazil are scarce. This study aimed to delineate the etiological profile of SCI in the Brazilian population to support public health strategies. Design We conducted a systematic…
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Risk of very serious injuries in Swedish scaffolders - What is an acceptable risk?
Abstract Background This case study estimates the risk of injuries causing death or at least one year’s sick leave due to fall from height among Swedish scaffolders. Findings Cases occurring in 2020 to 2023 were identified from national statistics of accidents at work and statistics from an…
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Temporal trends in leading causes of injury deaths in Canada from 2000 to 2023: a time series analysis of mortality data
Abstract Background Understanding long-term trends in causes of injury mortality is essential for informing prevention strategies and public health priorities. In Canada, most studies focused on individual causes of injury deaths, with limited examination of how leading causes evolved collectively…
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HazAPP: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial to enhance parental instruction of teens’ hazard anticipation skill during the learner phase of licensure
Abstract Background Despite very low crash rates during the learner phase of supervised licensure, teen driver crash rates immediately spike at the onset of independent licensure. A large percentage of driving errors among newly licensed teens is attributed to a failure to recognize roadway…
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Trauma recidivism: epidemiology and predictors in a level I trauma center
Abstract Background Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals under age 45 and disproportionately affects underserved populations. Trauma recidivism is defined as recurrent hospital admissions for injury—a substantial burden on healthcare systems. In regions such as Allegheny County…
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Dog bite injuries and armed conflict-related environmental stressors: a nationwide population-based time-series study
Abstract Background Dog bite injuries pose a substantial public health burden worldwide. Environmental and acoustic stressors may contribute to dog behavioral dysregulation. However, there are as yet no population-level studies evaluating whether the incidence of dog bites increases during periods…
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A descriptive analysis of the Fire service Organizational Culture of Safety (FOCUS) survey: FOCUS 3.0 survey wave
Abstract Background The Fire service Organizational Culture of Safety (FOCUS) survey, is an industry-specific assessment tool used to examine aspects of safety climate and leadership, safety behaviors, organizational outcomes, and mental health outcomes. The FOCUS survey provides participating U.S…
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The effect of hospital-based violence intervention programs on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among violent assault victims: a systematic review
Abstract Background Violent crime is a prominent cause of injury in the United States and a significant public health issue. Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (HVIPs) have emerged as multidisciplinary programs that improve wellbeing of violent assault victims and minimize recidivism…