Wisconsin medical journal
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Wisconsin medical journal · May 1996
Firearms prevalence and storage practices in Wisconsin households.
BRFS findings underscore how commonplace firearms are in Wisconsin households. In particular, non-metropolitan households and households with adult males present were identified as more likely to have firearms. Greatest Risk in terms of firearm storage practices was reported by Milwaukee households and households without children to a larger extent than other households. This information can help health care providers plan and target preventive interventions for their clients.
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Wisconsin medical journal · May 1996
Increasing use of firearms in completed suicides in Wisconsin, 1979-1994.
Based on a review of Wisconsin suicide methods and rates from 1979 to 1994, firearms have eclipsed all other methods combined as the most common method of suicide. Between 1981 and 1992, the number of firearm suicides increased from 48% to 57%. ⋯ For persons at known risk for suicide, removal of firearms and other lethal means from the home is recommended. Since many persons who commit suicide have not been identified as at risk, families should consider the potential risks and benefits of having a firearm in the home.