Comment Central: UK political comment, opinion and analysis

The U.S. has among the highest firearm mortality rates in the world. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children and youth and surpass motor vehicle fatalities for all ages. Youth suicide is on the rise, and youth are three to four times more likely to die in a suicide attempt when a firearm is in the house. Pregnant women are nearly 40% more likely to die by firearm homicide than nonpregnant women.