Most Gun Deaths in America are Suicides; Academics Point to Firearm Access as a Risk Factor
By Heidi Zinzow, Clemson University More than half – 54% – of all firearm deaths in the United States in 2021 were attributable to suicide, according to February 2023 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicide deaths involving firearms – the most common means of suicide in the U.S. – have increased … Read more
