Gun Violence Crisis Declared by U.S. Surgeon General: Urgent Call to Action
Washington, DC – U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy has officially declared gun violence as a public health crisis, urging the nation to confront it with the same determination as past efforts to reduce tobacco-related deaths and fatalities from motor vehicle accidents. This bold move marks the first time that the nation’s foremost advocate for public health has issued such a stark warning regarding the impact of firearms on American society. In a 39-page advisory …