title: Prevention of handgun deaths.
abstract: Rising numbers of deaths from firearms occurred as a consequence of the increased availability of handguns in the homes of victims. Physician counselling about the risks of handgun ownership and the implementation of stricter handgun control laws are measures needed to address this major public health problem.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eilers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002423:Cause of Death; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control