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Media Mention: Solutions to U.S. Gun Violence Hinge on Election
In 2020, the last time the presidency was on the ballot, firearm injuries became the leading cause of death among children. This June, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public...
Media Mention: Tackling vacant lots, built environments to improve health, well-being
For 26 years, the Prevention Research Center of Michigan has researched ways to create safer, more inviting and accessible neighborhood spaces and improve physical and mental health. Now, with $5...
$998K awarded to U-M researchers to evaluate effectiveness of school-based firearm storage campaign
In February 2024, Michigan enacted a safe storage law mandating secure firearm storage when minors are present, seeking to prevent children’s unintended access to firearms and ultimately curb...
Media Mention: How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence
The Yours, Mine, and Ours — Public Health series highlights how our state's public health agencies keep us healthy, safe, and informed about issues impacting physical and mental health in our...
Media Mention: Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force holds first meeting
Members begin work to address gun violence, reduce firearm-related deaths, injuries LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force held its first meeting Monday, Oct. 21, to begin...
Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research, including Institute co-director Marc Zimmerman. Kenneth...
Watch Now: NCGVR Webinar – New Findings on Firearm Violence in the United States
Former Institute faculty member Michelle Degli Esposti, PhD, participated in a webinar with the National Collaborative on Gun Violence Research to share information from a study conducted while she...
Media Mention: In 2019, Congress Finally Funded Gun Violence Research. Here’s How It’s Changed the Field
In the mid-2010s, as a series of mass shootings set new records for lethality and turned the public’s attention toward America’s gun violence epidemic, the same question was raised again and again:...
Media Mention: Opinion – Understanding school safety in Michigan: How can we keep schools safe?
With the new school year underway, safety is at the forefront of many conversations. In the news, there are increasing reports of severe acts of physical violence, which are devastating and have...
Media Mention: U-M selected as NIH research hub for nationwide effort to enhance community-led, health equity work
With the goal of building the science that can strengthen efforts to reverse health disparities—which keep millions of Americans in poorer health due to lack of access to food, health care and other...
Media Mention: Firearm Homicides a Major Public Health Challenge in Mexico
Mexico is among the countries with the highest firearm mortality rates. Although these rates decreased slightly between 2018 and 2022, firearm mortality remains a major public health challenge for...