This report provides an in-depth analysis of gun violence in the United States in 2022, with a particular focus on its impact on children, teens, and emerging adults aged 18–19. It begins by outlining key facts, such as the number of gun-related deaths (48,204), the breakdown of deaths by age group, and the leading causes of death among youth. The report highlights troubling trends, including a 106% increase in gun deaths among children and teens since 2013 and stark racial disparities, with Black youth being disproportionately affected. It also includes an examination of firearm suicide rates, particularly among marginalized racial and ethnic groups. The report ends with a series of policy recommendations, including Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws, background checks, and community violence intervention programs. Using rigorous public health methodologies, the document serves as a vital tool for policymakers and advocates aiming to reduce gun violence in the U.S. It emphasizes the critical role of evidence-based interventions and the need for urgent action to save lives.
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Silvia Villarreal, Rose Kim, Elizabeth Wagner, Nandita Somayaji, Ari Davis, Cassandra Crifasi
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Table of Contents
- Gun Violence in the United States 2022 1
- About This Report 2
- About the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions 2
- Report Authors 2
- How to Cite This Report 2
- Data Source 2
- Table of Contents 3
- Introduction 4
- 2022 Five Fast Facts 5
- An Overview of U.S. Gun Deaths in 2022 6
- 48 ,204 lives were lost to gun violence in 2022 6
- Lethality and Availability of Firearms 7
- In 2022, 79% of all homicides were by frearm 7
- In 2022, 55% of all suicides were by frearm 7
- Gun Deaths by Demographic Groups 7
- Impacted populations of gun homicides in 2022 7
- Impacted populations of gun suicides in 2022 7
- Comparing Impacted Populations by Age and Racial Group 8
- Diference in Gun Homicide Rates by Race and Age, 2022 8
- Diference in Gun Suicide Rates by Race and Age, 2022 8
- The Burden of Gun Violence on Children and Teens 9
- The Leading Cause of Death Among Young People 9
- Years of Potential Life Lost From Gun Violence 9
- Leading Cause of Death 10
- Leading Causes of Death for Youth (Ages 1–17) in 2022* 10
- Youth Gun Deaths by Age and Intent 11
- While teens account for most deaths in youth ages 1–17, younger children are not immune. A total of 140 children ages 1–4 and 117 children ages 5–9 died by a gun in 2022. 11
- Gun Deaths by Age Group for Youth (Ages 1–19) in 2022 11
- Trends Over Time 12
- Gun Death Rates (Per 100,000) for Youth (Ages 1–17) from 2013–2022 12
- Racial Disparities in Gun Deaths Over Time 13
- Gun Homicide Rates (Per 100,000) for Youth (Ages 1–17) by Race/Ethnicity from 2013–2022 13
- Gun Suicide Rates (Per 100,000) for Older Teens and Emerging Adults (Ages 15–19) by Race/Ethnicity from 2013–2022 14
- Gun Violence Among Emerging Adults (Ages 18–19) 15
- Gun Death Rates (Per 100,000) for Black and White Emerging Adults (Ages 18–19) from 2018–2022* 15
- Youth Gun Violence by State 16
- Gun Death Rate (Per 100,000) for Youth (Ages 1-19) by State in 2022* 16
- Youth Gun Violence by Urbanization 17
- Gun Death Rate (Per 100,000) for Youth (Ages 1–19) by Urbanization in 2022* 17
- Public Health Spotlight 18
- Policy Recommendations 19
- Adopt Child Access Prevention (CAP) Laws to Promote Safe and Secure Storage Practices 19
- Prevent Prohibited People from Purchasing a Gun Through Firearm Purchasing Laws 19
- Remove Firearms From Individuals Determined to Be at Elevated Risk for Violence 20
- Invest in Community Violence Intervention 20
- Regulate the Carrying of Guns in Public 20
- Glossary 21
- References 23
