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Increasing rates of firearm violence in Sweden: a challenge for the emergency care

English
European Journal of Emergency Medicine

Khoshnood, A. M.

European Journal of Emergency Medicine, 29(2), p. 95-96, 2022

Abstract

Sweden is often associated with democracy, freedom and a generous social welfare system. The backside is though unknown for many. The last decade, Sweden has witnessed a significant increase in firearm-related violence, why also an increase in the rate of deadly violence has been seen.