NBC News: In a first, firearms became leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens
Gun deaths among children and teens rose by 29 percent in a single year, largely because of an increase in homicides.
For decades, auto accidents have been the leading cause of death among children, but in 2020 guns were the No. 1 cause, researchers say.
Overall firearm-related deaths increased 13.5% between 2019 and 2020. https://t.co/vEh2Sjahdk
— NPR (@NPR) April 22, 2022
