Gun-Related Deaths in the United States Reach Record High
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Gun-Related Deaths in the
United States Reach Record High According to the CDC, approximately 39,773 people in the United States were killed by guns in 2017. That is the highest number of firearm-related fatalities since 1979,
the year firearm deaths
started to be recorded. The 39,773 number is an increase of more than 10,000 from 28,874 in 1999. The analysis adds that 23,854 people died from suicide by guns in 2017, the highest number in 18 years. That is 7,000 more than
the 16,599 recorded in 1999. The age-adjusted rate of firearm deaths per 100,000 people also rose from 10.3 in 1999 to 12 in 2017. Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, via statement
United States Reach Record High According to the CDC, approximately 39,773 people in the United States were killed by guns in 2017. That is the highest number of firearm-related fatalities since 1979,
the year firearm deaths
started to be recorded. The 39,773 number is an increase of more than 10,000 from 28,874 in 1999. The analysis adds that 23,854 people died from suicide by guns in 2017, the highest number in 18 years. That is 7,000 more than
the 16,599 recorded in 1999. The age-adjusted rate of firearm deaths per 100,000 people also rose from 10.3 in 1999 to 12 in 2017. Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, via statement