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Physicians: Yes, Gun Violence Is A Public Health Issue

By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon

The American College of Physicians reaffirmed that gun violence is a public health issue and issued recommendations to reduce death and injuries caused by guns. These guidelines include universal background checks, a ban on assault and semiautomatic weapons, and built-in trigger locks and signals that guns are loaded.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/04/10/gun-viol…