State Legislation as a Protective Factor in Adolescent Suicide Rates
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Patrick J. Treacy, SN, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA
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Abstract
Gun injury is a leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents, with nearly 1,300 killed by guns every year. This study examines the relationship between firearm legislation and adolescent suicide by firearms on a state by state basis between the years 2009-2016. Nurses are vital to health promotion.
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Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019:Innovating Healthy Clinical and Academic Environments: Optimizing Patient Outcomes and Professional Well-Being, February 22-24, 2019. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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2019-02-14T16:58:44Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | None: Event Material, Invited Presentation |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Adolescents; Firearm; Legislation |
Conference Information
| Name | Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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