The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, declared gun violence in America a public health crisis, advocating for preventive measures akin to past campaigns against smoking and traffic safety.
The National Rifle Association has long opposed the health-based framing of gun violence, blocking federal funding for research and resisting Dr. Murthy's nomination in 2014.
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