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Average Gun Deaths, 2016–2020. Ages 0–19.
This data reflects the average gun deaths for children ages 0-19 from 2016 -2020. 58% of child and teen gun deaths are homicides. This data is sourced from nonprofit Everytown, and the original data is from CDC, WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death, 2016–2020. The CDC recent report indicates that as of 2020 firearm-related injuries the leading cause of death in that age group.
Source: Everytown; CDC, WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death, 2016–2020. Everytown; CDC, WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death, 2016–2020.
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The data is heartbreaking to look at, but necessary. Also, looking into the devastating impact the Dickey Amendment has had on delaying gun violence research for 20 years.
Emily Irion - hard hitting data journalist, never shying away from the hot button issues.