The report by Robert F Kennedy Jr. highlights alarming health issues in the US, focusing on obesity, mental health, and chronic diseases. Notably, the document fails to address critical factors such as gun violence and road traffic accidents, which are the leading causes of death among children. Gun-related deaths among Americans surged significantly in recent years, with a dramatic increase in childhood fatalities. The report's omission raises concerns about the holistic understanding of health challenges in the US and how solutions are proposed.
American children are not only unhealthier, but they're also significantly more likely to die in the first 19 years of life due to gun-related incidents.
In 2020, gun injuries surpassing car crashes as the leading cause of death for children and adolescents highlights a severe public health crisis in the US.
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