Babak Sarani
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- Milken Institute1h 4m
Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis: An Update | Milken Institute Future of Health Summit 2022
Elisabeth Rosenthal, Georges C. Benjamin, Kris Brown, Babak Sarani, Mallory Williams, Bob Axarani
This panel discussion analyzes the surge of gun violence as the leading cause of death for U.S. youth and the healthcare trauma experienced by medical providers and communities. Experts detail how legislative victories like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act are insufficient against systemic barriers, including a predatory firearm industry and Supreme Court rulings that undermine public safety measures. Looking forward, advocates hope to replicate the success of the anti-smoking movement by shifting social norms among younger generations and implementing multi-sector strategies that combine strict policy enforcement with public health interventions.
- Milken Institute54 min
Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Edward Greissing, Dan Diamond, Megan L. Ranney, Babak Sarani, Leana Wen, Mallory Williams, Chris Corey, Josh Wright, Hazelwood
A diverse panel of medical experts and advocates asserts that while gun violence is increasingly recognized as a public health epidemic, federal research funding remains critically stagnant due to the 1996 Dickey Amendment, leaving survivors of mass shootings without verified data tracking. Consequently, the group advocates for shifting focus from sweeping federal bans on assault rifles to localized, holistic interventions such as Baltimore's "Safe Streets" violence interruption model and evidence-based policies targeting high-capacity magazines and domestic violence. Looking forward, the panel predicts that systemic change will likely emerge from private sector risk incentives and upstream socioeconomic investments rather than immediate national legislative breakthroughs.