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    • Public Health
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Injury Prevention

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    • Firearm injury is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children and young adults in the U.S.
    • Inequities in firearm injury rates based on race, gender, location, and socioeconomic status have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Firearm injury represents a critical public health crisis demanding a comprehensive public health strategy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a public health approach for pediatric providers to address firearm injuries.
    • To emphasize the application of the Haddon matrix and injury equity framework in pediatric care.
    • To advocate for a unified effort among healthcare providers to combat the epidemic of firearm injury.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing the Haddon matrix for a systematic approach to injury prevention.
    • Applying the injury equity framework to understand and address disparities.
    • Leveraging evidence-based medicine and strategic interventions.

    Main Results:

    • The study proposes a framework for pediatric providers to systematically address firearm injuries.
    • It highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among various medical specialists.
    • The approach aims to reduce the incidence and impact of firearm-related harm.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric providers must adopt a public health perspective to combat firearm injuries.
    • The Haddon matrix and injury equity framework provide valuable tools for intervention.
    • Collaborative efforts across pediatric subspecialties and primary care are essential to reduce this preventable epidemic.