Gun Carrying and Homicide Prevention
Article Abstract:
Laws against carrying a concealed weapon might lower homicide rates. A study in Colombia found that police enforcement of a ban on carrying firearms on certain days such as paydays and holidays reduced the homicide rate. The methods used to detect concealed weapons included searches of individuals at police checkpoints, traffic stops and bars. In the US, it would be unconstitutional to search a person without a warrant. However, the US Supreme Court has upheld the legality of frisking people suspected of carrying a concealed weapon. This might be most effective in high-gun-crime areas.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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Prevention and management of heat-related illness among spectators and staff during the Olympic Games - Atlanta, July 6-23, 1996
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The Georgia Division of Public Health (GDPH) implemented a program to deal with heat-related illness during the 1996 Olympic Games that could serve as a model for other events. The temperature in Atlanta between July 6-23 rose as high as 95 degrees F. some days. During this time, almost 3,000 staff and spectators were treated at one of the 100 medical-assistance sites set up for the games. Thirteen percent were treated for a heat-related condition. GDPH arranged for free distribution of water, hats and sunscreen during the competition.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1996
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The Need to Address Bullying-An Important Component of Violence Prevention
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The US should follow the lead of Europe, which has implemented school-based programs that have reduced the rate of bullying by up to 50%. A US survey found that 30% of the children said they were involved in bullying, either as as perpetrator or a victim.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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