Car Crashes No Longer the Top Cause of Death for U.S. Children

Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireThe number of children in the U.S. who die as a result of guns and drugs has skyrocketed in the past decade, prompting researchers to call for a focus on preventing easy access to those hazards and better access to mental health services. Among people 18 and younger, gun-related deaths increased by 87% between 2011 and 2021, and drug-related deaths rose by 133%, according to a report published Thursday in the journal Pediatrics.