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  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Injury Prevention
  • Epidemiology of Violence

Background:

  • Firearm injuries and deaths pose a significant threat to American children, with over 6,000 incidents in 2022.
  • Existing research indicates substantial disparities in firearm injury risk among pediatric populations.
  • Understanding temporal and spatial patterns of firearm violence is crucial for identifying risk and protective factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the time, date, and location of fatal firearm injuries and pediatric demographics.
  • To identify specific risk factors and potential protective strategies related to the timing and setting of firearm violence in children.
  • To inform targeted public health interventions aimed at reducing pediatric firearm fatalities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) data from 2003 to 2020.
  • Inclusion criteria: pediatric victims (age ≤ 18) of fatal firearm injuries across all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico.
  • Statistical analysis using Chi-squared tests to examine associations between victim demographics and incident characteristics (date, time, location).

Main Results:

  • A total of 9,058 pediatric firearm injury records were analyzed; 83.5% were male, and 64.1% were Black children.
  • Fatal injuries were more common after school/at night (36.5%) and at home (40.6%).
  • Black and Hispanic children showed significantly higher risks of injury during summer months, after school/at night, and along streets. Weekend mornings also showed increased injury rates.

Conclusions:

  • Firearm violence disproportionately impacts Black children, with significant temporal and seasonal associations.
  • Interventions focusing on extended academic engagement and after-school programs beyond traditional hours and school years may reduce exposure.
  • Data-driven insights into timing and location can guide the development of effective strategies to mitigate pediatric firearm violence.