A new study from Alameda County reveals that Black residents are at a significantly higher risk of gun homicides, facing rates 33 times greater than white residents. The county's poorer neighborhoods, particularly in West Oakland, experience fatalities eight times higher than wealthier areas. The report advocates for funding prevention programs rather than cutting them, warning that proposed budget cuts could jeopardize recent progress in combatting gun violence, which spiked during the pandemic. Researchers explored social determinants of this violence, emphasizing the public health perspective essential for developing solutions.
"Black residents of Alameda County are 33 times more likely to die from gun homicide than white residents, highlighting systemic inequalities and urgent need for targeted interventions."
"The report emphasizes the critical need for sustained funding in violence prevention initiatives to build on the progress achieved in reducing gun homicides post-pandemic."
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