Is gun violence in the U.S. Sustainable?
Gun violence in the United States is a severe problem that has been escalating recently. It is not sustainable, and steps need to be taken to address and reduce the prevalence of gun violence in the country.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 39,773-gun deaths in the United States in 2019, the most recent year for which data is available. This represents an increase of nearly 20% from the previous year. Of these deaths, 24,432 were suicides, and 13,958 were homicides.
In addition to the human toll, gun violence also has high economic costs. A study by the Giffords Law Center estimated that the total cost of gun violence in the United States in 2017 was $280 billion, including medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses.
Gun violence in the United States is not sustainable. It is taking a devastating toll on individuals, families, and communities and is also imposing significant economic costs on the country. Steps must be taken to address this problem, including strengthening gun control laws, investing in violence prevention programs, and managing the underlying social and economic factors contributing to gun violence.
