Civilian gun violence claims an estimated 600 lives every
day around the world, with countless more suffering
debilitating injuries that greatly reduce their quality of
life. Although homicides make up most global civilian
gun-related deaths at approximately 71%, unintentional
firearm discharges and self-harm are also substantial
causes of mortality attributable to gun violence. This
burden disproportionately affects males and young
people, and just six countries—Brazil, Colombia, India,
Mexico, the USA, and Venezuela—account for two-thirds
of global gun deaths. Injuries from gun violence often
result in reduced physical ability for victims, placing them
and their families at an increased risk of mental ill health
and substance misuse. […]
A rede de pesquisa solidária foi formada para elevar o padrão, calibrar o foco e aperfeiçoar a qualidade das políticas públicas do governo federal, dos governos estaduais e municipais que procuram atuar em meio à crise da COVID-19 para salvar vidas.
