Child Opportunity Index and Access to Firearms Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Nicole Koepke; Warren D. Frankenberger; Katelin Hoskins; Darcy Brodecki; Walter Faig; Anireddy R. Reddy

doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.3910

September 19, 2025JAMA Health ForumOpen Access

Child Opportunity Index and Access to Firearms Among Adolescents and Young Adults

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Adolescent firearm access is significantly associated with the Child Opportunity Index, impacting community safety.
The analysis shows that a lower Child Opportunity Index may increase firearm access among youth.
Cohort study conducted across a large pediatric primary care network in the US shows significant implications.
The findings suggest that enhancing child opportunities may reduce firearm access, enhancing safety for young populations.

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Cohort study explores firearm access among adolescents and young adults, highlighting the Child Opportunity Index's role.

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This cohort study investigates the association between the Child Opportunity Index and adolescent and young adult firearm access across a large pediatric primary care network in the US.

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