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[Firearm mortality in Argentina, 1990-2008].

Marina Gabriela Zunino1, Edinilsa Ramos de Souza

  • 1Instituto de Salud Colectiva, Universidad Nacional de Lanús, Argentina. mg_zunino@yahoo.com

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|April 11, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Firearm mortality in Argentina (1990-2008) accounted for 16.6% of external cause deaths, with the Province of Buenos Aires exhibiting the highest rates. Socioeconomic factors and policing likely influenced these trends.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Criminology

Context:

  • Firearm mortality is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding regional disparities in firearm deaths is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Argentina experienced socioeconomic shifts during the study period.

Purpose:

  • To conduct a descriptive epidemiological study of firearm mortality in Argentina from 1990 to 2008.
  • To compare firearm mortality percentages and rates across different jurisdictions.
  • To identify potential contributing factors to observed trends.

Summary:

  • Between 1990 and 2008, 16.6% of 358,484 external cause deaths in Argentina were firearm-related (59,339 deaths).
  • The Province of Buenos Aires recorded the highest firearm mortality percentages and rates.

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  • Pampeana region jurisdictions showed a homogeneous profile, with a peak in firearm mortality rates from 1999-2002, followed by a decrease.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest socioeconomic conditions and policing strategies may influence firearm mortality rates.
    • Highlights the need for public health strategies addressing firearm violence, particularly in high-mortality regions.
    • Provides data for policy development aimed at reducing firearm-related deaths in Argentina.