Trends, disparities, and outcomes of pediatric firearm-related injuries in the United States: A national analysis from 2016 to 2021

Injury 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jeffrey Balian, Oh Jin Kwon, Daniel Tabibian, Giselle Moriah Porter, Kevin Tabibian, Arjun Chaturvedi, George Singer, Areti Tillou, Angela L. Neville, Peyman Benharash
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113604
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Firearm-related injuries have become the leading cause of death among US children and adolescents, yet the evolving epidemiology and disparities in pediatric firearm hospitalizations remain poorly characterized. STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective study of the 2016-2021 National Inpatient Sample database. Pediatric (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gun Ownership and Violence Research Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries

Publication details

Journal / source
Injury
Pages
113604–113604
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN