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Evidence — not politics — is key to tackling gun violence, says WashU dean

Evidence — not politics — is key to tackling gun violence, says WashU dean

Update: 2025-11-18
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Firearms are deeply politicized in the United States, hampering regulation and safer gun laws. In St. Louis, 44% of residents say firearm violence is their top public health concern. A new report in JAMA Health Forum outlines a five-step, evidence-based roadmap to safer firearm regulation Dr. Sandro Galea, dean of Washington University’s School of Public Health and editor-in-chief of JAMA Health Forum, discusses why the plan — and public health — are key to addressing gun violence.
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Evidence — not politics — is key to tackling gun violence, says WashU dean

Evidence — not politics — is key to tackling gun violence, says WashU dean