FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Statement attributable to:
American Academy of Family Physicians
“The shooting in Uvalde marks the 212th mass shooting in the U.S. so far this year. We grieve with the families, the communities and our nation who have seen too many lives lost because of firearm violence. The AAFP has long advocated for policies that address gun violence as a public health crisis.
“Family physicians have seen first-hand the devastating impact firearm violence has had on our patients and the communities we serve. In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death in children and adolescents. Enough is enough. It’s past time for action. Join us in advocating for the Senate to vote for H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 so we can begin to enact policies that can save lives.”
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About the American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians, representing 128,300 physicians and medical students. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on impactful care for people of all ages, races and genders across all medical conditions. The AAFP supports every stage of a family physician's career and provides evidence-based resources, advocacy and community to empower family medicine. To learn more, visit aafp.org. For information about health care, medical conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s patient education website, familydoctor.org.