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State estimates of household exposure to firearms, loaded firearms, and handguns, 1991 through 1995

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  • Powell, K.E.
  • Jacklin, B.C.
  • Nelson, D.E.
  • Bland, S.
  • Lysne, R.

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Objectives. Variations among states in household exposure to firearms, loaded firearms, and handguns were examined. Methods. Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 92 states were used to estimate the prevalence of adults and children exposed to household firearms. Results. The prevalence of adults living in households with firearms ranged from 12% to 57%; the corresponding ranges were 1% to 23% for loaded firearms and 5% to 36% for handguns. The prevalence of children less than 18 years of age living in households with loaded firearms ranged from 2% to 12%. Conclusions. Important variations among states exist in the prevalence of adults and children living with households with firearms loaded firearms, and handguns.

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  • Powell, K.E. & Jacklin, B.C. & Nelson, D.E. & Bland, S. & Lysne, R., 1998. "State estimates of household exposure to firearms, loaded firearms, and handguns, 1991 through 1995," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 88(6), pages 969-972.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1998:88:6:969-972_2
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    1. Jessica Jumee Kim & Kenneth C. Wilbur, 2022. "Proxies for legal firearm prevalence," Quantitative Marketing and Economics (QME), Springer, vol. 20(3), pages 239-273, September.

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