(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cohort study, the presence and generosity of state refundable earned income tax credits were associated with a decrease in firearm suicide rates, supporting the growing body of literature highlighting the importance of antipoverty policies for reducing firearm suicide.
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State earned income tax credits and firearm suicides
JAMA Network Open
2025-03-21
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