Characteristics of Firearm Injuries among Rural-Versus Urban-Residing Veterans Who Presented to VA Healthcare, 2010-2019
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Description
Presents a study using administrative data and electronic health records from VA health systems to compare firearm injuries among rural and urban veterans. Breaks down rural and urban veteran data by patient characteristics, such as age, marital status, and behavioral health diagnoses, among others.
Author(s)
AnnaMarie S. O'Neill, Lauren A. Maxim, Tess A. Gilbert, et al.
Citation
Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70153
Date
04/2026
Tagged as
Behavioral health
· Health disparities
· Injuries
· Mental health
· Mortality
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data
· Suicide and suicide prevention
· Veterans