Source
Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga 30341-3724, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
Variations among states in household exposure to firearms, loaded firearms, and handguns were examined.
METHODS:
Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 22 states were used to estimate the prevalence of adults and children exposed to household firearms.
RESULTS:
The prevalence of adults living in households with firearms ranged from 12% to 57%; the corresponding ranges were 1% to 23% for loaded firearms and 5% to 36% for handguns. The prevalence of children less than 18 years of age living in households with loaded firearms ranged from 2% to 12%.
CONCLUSIONS:
Important variations among states exist in the prevalence of adults and children living in households with firearms, loaded firearms, and handguns.