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Philadelphia Community Leaders, Doctors Applaud U.S. Surgeon General Declaring Gun Violence A Public Health Crisis
"My hope is that if we understand this as a 'kids' issue, that we will raise it on the priority list," Dr. Vivek Murthy said.
June 26, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In a first for the U.S. surgeon general's office, Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
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"Gun violence is a public health crisis in our country that requires a public health solution," Murthy said during an interview on CBS This Morning on Tuesday.
In the advisory, Murthy honed in on the impact gun violence has had on Americans, particularly younger Americans. According to data in the advisory, firearms are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 19, surpassing motor vehicle accidents and drug overdoses. Murthy says he understands the challenges gun reform has faced but hopes people can see it through this lens.
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