US Gun Violence Is Too High, But 39 Countries Are Still Worse

US Gun Violence Is Too High, But 39 Countries Are Still Worse

An estimated 62 million people worldwide die each year. A majority of these deaths are attributable to noncommunicable diseases, such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. A smaller but still significant number die from infectious diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, or HIV/AIDS. Interpersonal violence, meanwhile, accounts for less than 1% of all deaths globally. However, in many parts of the world, deadly violence—especially incidents involving…

Board discusses recent surge in gun violence

Board discusses recent surge in gun violence rrobison Tue, 06/24/2025 - 07:46 PM The surge of gun violence in recent weeks in Greenwood and Leflore County is “almost to a point of a state of emergency,” says District 2 Supervisor Reginald Moore.Read more about Board discusses recent surge in gun violence Read more about Board discusses recent surge in gun violence422 views