Which of the Following Is True of Gun Violence in the United

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of gun violence in the United States?

• A)Black men are 13 times more likely to be killed by gun violence than White men.
• B)Homicides due to gun violence are the leading cause of death among men.
• C)Incidences of homicides due to gun violence are two times higher in the United States than in 22 other developed nations.
• D)The United States has the highest rate of gun violence in the world.

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