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Gun violence and traffic crashes may seem like unpredictable events. But they are not random. They are systematic. Data reveal trends and patterns in gun violence and traffic crashes that can help us identify risk factors and protective factors. This is especially important for addressing violent child deaths. So what does the data show? Join …
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Report: The Deadliest Cities for People Walking Are Now Even More Dangerous
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Why Don’t Latinos Enroll in Clinical Trials?
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