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.
