Editorial
Gun control saves lives
Richard Matzopoulos
Abstract
Reducing firearm mortality by means of stricter gun control is one of the most important short- to medium-term measures to address the burden of violence in South Africa, while longer-term interventions and policy measures take effect.
Author's affiliations
Richard Matzopoulos, South African Medical Research Council Burden of Disease Research Unit, Cape Town, South Africa; School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Keywords
Gun control; Violence; Firearm mortality; South Africa; Firearms Control Act
Article History
Date submitted: 2016-05-12
Date published: 2016-05-19
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