About The Study: In this study, death by firearm homicide was concentrated among Black individuals ages 15 to 24 before, during, and subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic, implying that there are likely to be social and structural conditions that contribute to these racial disparities.
About The Study: In this study, death by firearm homicide was concentrated among Black individuals ages 15 to 24 before, during, and subsequent to the COVID-19 pandemic, implying that there are likely to be social and structural conditions that contribute to these racial disparities.
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Kristina Jarvis. (May 22, 2024). Firearm Homicide Demographics Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/firearm-homicide-demographics-before-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Kristina Jarvis. "Firearm Homicide Demographics Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic." Scienmag, 22 May 2024, https://scienmag.com/firearm-homicide-demographics-before-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/. Accessed 2 September 2026.
Kristina Jarvis. "Firearm Homicide Demographics Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic." Scienmag. May 22, 2024. https://scienmag.com/firearm-homicide-demographics-before-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/
