Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has officially declared gun violence a public health crisis. This marks the first time a Surgeon General has utilized their platform to explicitly address the widespread impact of firearm violence on public health, survivors, and mental well-being.

During his advisory today, Murthy emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to tackle the epidemic of gun violence in the United States. He highlighted the devastating consequences it has on survivors, including long-term physical and mental health challenges. "Gun violence is not just. . .