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Gun Violence Prevention through the Public Health Lens: History, Intersectionality, and Interventions

When
08/12/2021
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

APHA Webinar

Gun Violence Prevention through the Public Health Lens: History, Intersectionality, and Interventions

Join the APHA on August 12 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET for this APHA gun violence webinar and receive a discount on the newly released APHA Press book, “Gun Violence Prevention: A Public Health Approach,” by Linda C. Degutis, DrPH, MSN, and Howard R. Spivak, MD, who will speak at the event.

Gun violence is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S. Guns kill more than 39,000 people and cause nearly 85,000 injuries each year. The webinar explores gun violence in the U.S and a comprehensive public health approach to addressing the complexity of the growing crisis. We will review the historical, structural, social, and political determinants of health that contribute to gun violence.

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About the association

VtPHA is a membership organization which facilitates collaboration among people who care about public health and are interested in protecting and promoting the health of Vermont residents.

VtPHA is an Affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.

Contact

admin@vtpha.orgpha.org
Vermont Public Health Association
P.O. Box 732
Burlington, VT 05402-0732