Gun violence resulted in 45,222 deaths in 2020, marking it as the deadliest year on record for gun-related fatalities in the U.S.
As a gun-owning emergency physician, I witness the impact of gun violence daily, facing the grim duty of informing families about their loved ones' deaths.
Physicians urged to 'stay in their lane' reveals the pressure against discussing gun violence, yet it remains a core sympathy within the medical profession.
Practicing evidence-based health policy on guns is crucial; some guiding research already exists that highlights the need for informed policymaking.
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