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Gun Violence Disproportionately Affects Children in Florida

Updated 2026-08-25 09:10 UTC 1 source Negative

An analysis of hospital claims data revealed that firearm injuries among children disproportionately affect families in specific ZIP codes across Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, and Tampa Bay. The findings highlight the ongoing public health issue.

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An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, or Tampa Bay.
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