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The leading cause of death among American youth has surged 50% since 2019
The leading cause of death among American youth has surged 50% since 2019
The leading cause of death among American youth has surged 50% since 2019

Published on: 03/23/2025

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Students at a Portland high school walk past a new sign stating that firearms are strictly prohibited on the school campus.

Firearm-related deaths among children and teenagers in the United States have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by 50% since 2019.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/03/the-leading-cause-of-death-among-american-youth-has-surged-50-since-2019.html

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