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  • Public Health
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Firearm deaths are a significant public health issue, yet data on non-fatal injuries and patient demographics remain limited.
  • Understanding the characteristics of firearm injuries is crucial for developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
  • Missouri's firearm mortality rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating a pressing regional concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the characteristics of patients with firearm injuries in Missouri.
  • To identify demographic, injury, and treatment patterns among firearm injury patients in a high-mortality state.
  • To assess the outcomes and post-discharge service utilization for firearm injury survivors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study analyzing data from 11 participating trauma centers in Missouri over a 12-month period.
  • Inclusion of data on both lethal and non-lethal firearm injuries, including emergency department and trauma center treated patients.
  • Collection of demographic information, injury circumstances, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • A total of 17,395 patients with firearm injuries were identified, with 1,336 treated at trauma centers.
  • Patients treated at trauma centers were predominantly male, Black, and uninsured compared to the general Missouri population.
  • Assaults accounted for nearly three-fourths of injuries, with an overall mortality rate of 7.7%; limited post-discharge services were utilized.

Conclusions:

  • Firearm injuries in Missouri disproportionately impact Black and uninsured males, primarily through assaults.
  • The study highlights a significant gap in post-discharge care for firearm injury survivors.
  • Targeted public health interventions are needed to address the specific needs of high-risk populations and improve outcomes.