Nationwide Children's Hospital: Study Finds Increase in Pediatric Eye Injuries From Nonpowder Firearms
November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 25 -- Nationwide Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
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- BB guns accounted for most of the injuries; Researchers highlight importance of protective eyewear, and call for stricter, more consistent safety legislation
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Nonpowder firearms have long been marketed to children and teenagers as toys or "starter" firearms and include BB, pellet, airsoft and paintball guns. A new study conducted . . .
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- BB guns accounted for most of the injuries; Researchers highlight importance of protective eyewear, and call for stricter, more consistent safety legislation
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Nonpowder firearms have long been marketed to children and teenagers as toys or "starter" firearms and include BB, pellet, airsoft and paintball guns. A new study conducted . . .