What does this research mean for the field?

Firearm-related mortality rates increased substantially in Pennsylvania between 2012 and 2023, with notable disparities among subgroup populations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze trends in firearm-related mortality rates in Pennsylvania over the past decade and identify disparities.

April 8, 2026Open Access

Trends in Firearm-related Mortality in Pennsylvania, 2012–2023

Key Points

To analyze trends in firearm-related mortality rates in Pennsylvania over the past decade and identify disparities.
Examined mortality data from 2012 to 2023
Identified subgroup populations affected by disparities
Analyzed the impact of policies and programs on firearm-related deaths
Substantial increase in firearm-related mortality rates observed
Significant disparities noted among different subgroup populations
Call for improved firearm safety policies and mental health support

Abstract

Firearm-related mortality rates increased substantially in Pennsylvania in the past decade, with disparities observed in subgroup populations. Firearm safety policies, mental health support, and violence prevention programs are needed to reduce firearm-related mortality in Pennsylvania.

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Muazzam et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5efd374eaea4b11a795d4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeph.2026.203366

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