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 American Academy of Family Physicians
Founded in 1947, the AAFP represents 130,000 physicians and medical students nationwide. It is the largest medical society devoted solely to primary care. Family physicians conduct approximately one in five office visits — that’s 192 million visits annually or 48 percent more than the next most visited medical specialty. Today, family physicians provide more care for America’s underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing, personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care. To learn more about the specialty of family medicine and the AAFP's positions on issues and clinical care, visit www.aafp.org. For information about health care, health conditions and wellness, please visit the AAFP’s consumer website, www.familydoctor.org.