What percent of guns kill kids each year?
What percent of guns kill kids each year?
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Guns are one of the most frequently used weapons in criminal acts, and they are also responsible for a substantial number of unintentional injuries and deaths. Each year, approximately 40 percent of guns kill kids who are under 18 years old. Additionally, about 2/3rds of these children who die from guns are under five years old.
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What percent of guns kill kids each year?
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In 2019, research by nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety indicates that in the United States, an average of 30 children aged 0 to 17 die from gunfire every year. This is about 8.5% of total gun deaths in the U.S. each year.
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