Child deaths due to guns have reached an unprecedented high, marking a distressing milestone in the United States.&nbsp;

A staggering 4,752 children lost their lives due to gun-related injuries, as per a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in the year 2021 - the most recent year for which data was available.

<h2>The study</h2>

The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mortality database, Reuters reported. The results, published in the Paediatrics journal on Monday, reveal that the 4,752 deaths in the year 2021 represent&nbsp;a striking increase from the previous years.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/americas-gun-culture-kills-hundreds-every-day-is-2nd-amendment-worth-the-lives-lost-heres-the-data-482632">America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data</a>

In 2020, 4,368 child gun deaths were reported, which at the time was a significant rise from 3,390 such fatalities in 2019.

Tragically, since 2020, gun violence has emerged as the leading cause of death among children in America.

As per the study, Black children accounted for approximately 67 per cent of firearm homicides, while white children constituted about 78 per cent of gun-assisted suicides.

<h2>Not surprised by results</h2>

Annie Andrews, a paediatrician in South Carolina and a researcher in gun violence prevention, who was not involved in the study, told AFP that when she became a doctor, she "never imagined I would take care of so many children with bullet holes in them."

"But the fact of the matter is, in every children's hospital across this country, there are children in the paediatric intensive care units suffering from firearm injuries," added Andrews.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/americans-respond-to-epidemic-of-gun-violence-by-buying-more-guns-616945">Americans respond to epidemic of gun violence by buying more guns</a>

Iman Omer, a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and an advocate against gun violence with Students Demand Action, described the study's findings as both devastating and unsurprising.&nbsp;

She remarked that "Every year, I know that 128 children and teens in Tennessee die by guns."

The study's release, as per Reuters, coincides with the commencement of a special session on public safety by Tennessee lawmakers. The vital session was triggered by the tragic school shooting in Nashville earlier this year, which claimed the lives of three children and three teachers.

(With inputs from agencies)

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

Child deaths due to guns have reached an unprecedented high, marking a distressing milestone in the United States. A staggering 4,752 children lost their lives due to gun-related injuries, as per a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in the year 2021 - the most recent year for which data was available.

Child deaths due to guns have reached an unprecedented high, marking a distressing milestone in the United States. A staggering 4,752 children lost their lives due to gun-related injuries, as per a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in the year 2021 - the most recent year for which data was available. The study The study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mortality database, Reuters reported. The results, published in the Paediatrics journal on Monday, reveal that the 4,752 deaths in the year 2021 represent a striking increase from the previous years. Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data In 2020, 4,368 child gun deaths were reported, which at the time was a significant rise from 3,390 such fatalities in 2019. Tragically, since 2020, gun violence has emerged as the leading cause of death among children in America. As per the study, Black children accounted for approximately 67 per cent of firearm homicides, while white children constituted about 78 per cent of gun-assisted suicides. Not surprised by results Annie Andrews, a paediatrician in South Carolina and a researcher in gun violence prevention, who was not involved in the study, told AFP that when she became a doctor, she "never imagined I would take care of so many children with bullet holes in them." "But the fact of the matter is, in every children's hospital across this country, there are children in the paediatric intensive care units suffering from firearm injuries," added Andrews. Also read | Americans respond to epidemic of gun violence by buying more guns Iman Omer, a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and an advocate against gun violence with Students Demand Action, described the study's findings as both devastating and unsurprising. She remarked that "Every year, I know that 128 children and teens in Tennessee die by guns." The study's release, as per Reuters, coincides with the commencement of a special session on public safety by Tennessee lawmakers. The vital session was triggered by the tragic school shooting in Nashville earlier this year, which claimed the lives of three children and three teachers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Child gun deaths reach all-time high in the United States, reveals new study

child-gun-deaths

Child Gun Deaths, News on Child Gun Deaths, stories on Child Gun Deaths, articles on Child Gun Deaths, Child Gun Deaths stories at Wion, Child Gun Deaths news, Child Gun Deaths latest news

child gun-deaths

Child gun deaths reach all-time high in the United States, reveals new study