Flawed Gun Data Lead To Wrong Conclusions, Researchers Say

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Thu, 06/22/2017 - 3:47pm

Flawed gun data lead to wrong conclusions, researchers say

Researchers and some media reports have suggested a so-called "medical triumph" is happening in American hospitals because homicide rates have decreased despite a rise in gun violence. But the idea didn't sound right to two gun researchers.

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