The acccompanying press release can be found here.
There were a record number of firearm deaths in 2021, resulting in long-term damage to families, communities, and the economy. The devastating toll of gun violence on communities across the U.S. highlights the need to treat the issue as a public health problem at national, state, and community levels.
Using a public health framework and analytic approach, United Hospital Fund partnered with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to analyze the impact of gun violence on people nationwide and in New York specifically.
Breaking down data by gender, race, and age, this analysis assesses the direct and indirect impact of gun violence on society, personal life, and health care—and how they intersect. Presented as a chartbook, it contains 14 data visualizations in the following categories: national, New York State, New York City, and funding.
The Ripple Effect of Firearms: How Families, Communities, and Society in the U.S. Are Affected by Firearms highlights the need for research, awareness, and investment from all levels of government to address the issue of gun violence.
