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Gun Violence
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About This Trend
According to theCDCand theAmerican Public Health Association, gun violence is a public health issue. It includes homicide, violent crime, attempted suicide, and unintentional death and injury. In 2021,48,830 peopledied from gun-related injuries in the U.S. Gun violence can be reduced through a comprehensive approach that involves variousprograms, policies, and strategies. In schools and other public spaces, planners can use landscape features, such assafety gardens, to help create attractive, yet functional, safe places.
Trend Updates
Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage
- More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...
Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand
- Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...
Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply
- People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now
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Social Change
Timeframe: Act Now
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