The Maryland Department of Health is launching a new dashboard focused on cataloging firearm violence around the state; it coincides with a state preliminary plan for an approach to reduce firearm violence.
The dashboard shows detailed geographic data on homicides and suicides as well as the type of gun involved and the reason behind the violence. It includes conducting needs assessment and landscape analysis to build a long-term strategic plan and policy recommendations for state leaders as well as enhancing firearm-related data and analysis to inform and improve public health policies and programs.
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