LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. At his second confirmation hearing, he told senators that declaring guns a public health crisis would not be his focus during a new term. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. At his second confirmation hearing, he told senators that declaring guns a public health crisis would not be his focus during a new term. AdvertisementA 1964 report from the surgeon general that raised awareness about the dangers of smoking is largely credited with snubbing out tobacco use and precipitating regulations on the industry.

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