Injury Epidemiology

Firearm violence is a major cause of death and injury in the United States. Tracking the movement of firearms from legal purchase to use in crimes can help inform prevention of firearm injuries and deaths. The last state-wide studies analyzing crime gun recoveries used data from over 20 years ago; thus, an update is needed.

Underrepresented populations may include race, religious-association, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration, or disability status. Although injuries affect various populations, underrepresented ones experience higher rates of injury-related mortality and morbidity across the lifespan. Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of injury or of opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.

Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide with multiple and varied risk factors. Despite much research in the field, effective interventions to prevent suicide remain elusive. This Collection is seeking papers on Innovative Universal, Selected and Indicated suicide prevention models for all age groups and Evaluations of innovative suicide prevention programs. Papers that highlight practical aspects of suicide prevention are particularly encouraged.

Political violence - violence intended to advance political goals. This has profound implications for public safety and mental health as well as democracy. We are seeking theory-driven studies with empirical data on injurious acts of political violence, threats of political violence, or attitudes that support or oppose political violence.