EAST evidence-based statement on "Stand Your Ground" laws. Issue 3 (10th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaufman, Elinore J.; Zakrison, Tanya L.; Hoofnagle, Mark H.; Tatebe, Leah C.; Rattan, Rishi; Murphy, Patrick B.; Smith, Randi N.; Joseph, D'Andrea K.; Yeh, D. Dante; Haut, Elliott R.; Como, John J.; Christmas, A. Britton; Claridge, Jeffrey A.; Stein, Deborah M.; Jung, Hee Soo
• Is Part Of: Journal of trauma and acute care surgery. Volume 93:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: e123
• Page End: e124
• Publication Date: 2022-09-10
• Subjects: Surgical intensive care -- Periodicals; Surgical emergencies -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.026
• DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003682
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2163-0755

Abstract

Abstract : EAST finds that "Stand Your Ground" laws increase homicide and inequity. Trauma surgeons must play a role in addressing structural causes of violence.