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Gun Violence Linked to Toxic Waste in Jacksonville, Florida
High rates of gun violence among children in Jacksonville, Florida are linked to the legacy of redlining and toxic waste from Brown’s Dump. The environmental harm has had lasting public health impacts.
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KFF Health News
Poisons from Jacksonville, Florida’s “Brown’s Dump” seeped into the lifeblood of residents. The harm to their physical and mental health is tied today to another public health crisis: high rates of gun violence among children.
2026-10-27 09:00 UTC
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2026-10-27 09:00 UTC