by Admin2 | Jun 30, 2026
Neighborhood segregation by race and income is a structural determinant of firearm violence. Addressing green space deficits in segregated neighborhoods is a promising prevention strategy. This study assessed the potential for reducing firearm violence disparities by...
by Admin2 | Jan 1, 2026
Study objective We evaluate the association between living near a neighborhood shooting and emergency department (ED) utilization for stress-responsive complaints. Methods In this location-based before-and-after neighborhood study, we examined variability in ED...
by Admin2 | Sep 1, 2023
Importance Many children and adolescents in the United States are exposed to neighborhood gun violence. Associations between violence exposure and children’s short-term mental health are not well understood. Objective To examine the association between...
by Admin2 | Aug 9, 2023
Importance Structural racism has resulted in long-standing disinvestment and dilapidated environmental conditions in Black neighborhoods. Abandoned houses signal neglect and foster stress and fear for residents, weakening social ties and potentially contributing to...
by admin | Feb 3, 2020
Green space and vegetation may play a protective role against urban violence. We investigated whether being near urban tree cover during outdoor activities was related to being assaulted with a gun. We conducted geographic information systems–assisted interviews with...
