Gun violence is a serious problem in the United States. But there is hope! In this video, Dr. Kathleen Carlson, a leading expert in firearm injury epidemiology, discusses the latest research and public health approaches to reducing gun violence.
Dr. Carlson also details her personal experiences growing up in a rural Oregon household with firearms. This talk is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of gun violence in America and the efforts being made to prevent it.
In this video, you will learn:
- The leading causes of firearm injuries in the United States
- How public health professionals are working to reduce gun violence
- The role of legislation and intervention programs in preventing firearm injuries
- Dr. Carlson's personal experiences with firearms
Speaker
Kathleen F. Carlson, PhD
Professor
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Epidemiology & Environmental Systems and Human Health
Director of the OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, and core investigator of the Health Services Research and Development Service Center to Improve Veteran Involvement in Care
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Carlson's current efforts focus on opioid and other medication-related injuries, firearm-related injuries, short- and long-term outcomes among combat veterans with TBI, and epidemiology of, and health services for, auditory injury among active duty and separated military service members. Carlson co-directs the VA health services research post-doctoral fellowship program at the Portland VA and teaches and advises MPH and PhD students in epidemiology at the School of Public Health.
College of Health
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