How firearm legislation impacts firearm mortality internationally: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature on gun violence is broad and variable, describing multiple legislation types and outcomes in observational studies. Our objective was to document the extent and nature of evidence on the impact of firearm legislation on mortality from firearm violence.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted under PRISMA-ScR guidance. A comprehensive peer-reviewed search strategy was executed in several electronic databases from inception to March 2024. Grey literature was searched for unpublished sources. Data were extracted on study design, country, population, type of legislation, and overall study conclusions on legislation impact on mortality from suicide, homicide, femicide, and domestic violence. Critical appraisal for a sample of articles with the same study

SUBMITTER: Greenberg B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11381453 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature