What comes next as U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
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An advisory from the U.S. surgeon general says gun violence is an urgent public health crisis. Citing rising deaths of young people and mental health impacts, the report argues for an approach to stem gun violence similar to tobacco-related and motor vehicle deaths. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dr. Emmy Betz, an emergency room physician and director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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