Firearms a leading cause of death for Ohio children, compounded by a lack of support for prevention

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 783

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A new report from Children’s Defense Fund Ohio shows firearms as a leading cause of death for children, a statistic that has been exacerbated by a lack of funding and support for gun violence prevention, the group says.

The child advocacy group compiled its most recent study on gun violence using national and state data on firearm-related youth deaths and interviews.

The organization wants the report to serve as a tool for communities, and to …

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