September 5, 2025Injury EpidemiologyOpen Access

Trends in firearm death among middle and high-school aged rural and urban adolescents from 2001 to 2022

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Analysis reveals rising firearm-related mortality among adolescents, particularly homicides, indicating urgent public health needs.

Firearm-related deaths surpassed motor vehicle fatalities among adolescents in 2017, pointing to a critical public health issue.
Homicide rates for adolescents aged 14-18 increased by 362.9% from 2018 to 2022, highlighting a dangerous trend.
In non-metro areas, suicide was the leading cause of death for younger adolescents, complicating prevention strategies.
Developmental differences among youth indicate tailored approaches are essential for effective violence and injury prevention.

Weybright et al. (2025) studied this question.

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