Gun Violence Prevention: A Trauma Surgeon Weighs In
Jun 03, 2020
Episode description
According to a recent study by the World Health Organization, Americans are 25 times more likely to be victims of a gun related murder and 8 times more likely to commit suicide by firearm than the citizens of other developed countries. Is there a way for us to come together and change these sad statistics?
Like most trauma surgeons, MarinHealth’s Dr. John Maa has operated on his share of gun violence victims. In this podcast, Dr. Maa discusses his recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article makes a powerful case for reframing the national firearms debate as a public health issue. Regardless of where you stand on gun control, this podcast will give you a lot to think about.
Like most trauma surgeons, MarinHealth’s Dr. John Maa has operated on his share of gun violence victims. In this podcast, Dr. Maa discusses his recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine. The article makes a powerful case for reframing the national firearms debate as a public health issue. Regardless of where you stand on gun control, this podcast will give you a lot to think about.