Gun Ownership as a Risk Factor for Homicide in the Home

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Authors

Arthur L. Kellermann · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Frederick P. Rivara · University of Washington

Norman B. Rushforth · Case Western Reserve University

Joyce G. Banton · University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Abstract

The use of illicit drugs and a history of physical fights in the home are important risk factors for homicide in the home. Rather than confer protection, guns kept in the home are associated with an increase in the risk of homicide by a family member or intimate acquaintance.

Topics & Keywords

Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Gun Ownership and Violence Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 329, Issue 15, pp. 1084-1091

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199310073291506

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