Impact of Firearm Availability and Gun Regulation on State Suicide Rates.

@article{Kposowa2016ImpactOF,
  title={Impact of Firearm Availability and Gun Regulation on State Suicide Rates.},
  author={Augustine J. Kposowa and David Hamilton and Katy Wang},
  journal={Suicide \& life-threatening behavior},
  year={2016},
  volume={46 6},
  pages={
          678-696
        }
}
Past studies on suicide have investigated the association of firearm ownership and suicide risk in the United States. The aim of the present study was to build on previous work by examining the impact of firearm storage practices and the strictness of firearm regulation on suicide rates at the state level. Data were compiled from primarily three sources. Suicide and firearm ownership information was obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strictness of handgun regulation… 
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