The Honorable
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Dear Representative:
I am writing this letter to draw your attention to the one critical problem that prevails in our society. It is the right time for us to talk about the problem of gun violence openly, and it affects citizens of society at all levels. It is crucial to understand that the dilemma of gun violence has immensely expanded, and it has become one of the major health concerns for the public. Now, it becomes evident to declare the facet of gun violence as a public health crisis and take necessary measures to properly and timely deal with this issue. It is one influential health concern because this prospect is the reason for the number of premature deaths in our country in recent years. Statistics of the country indicate that every year, more than 38,000 individuals lose their lives, and nearly 85,000 suffer in the form of injuries due to the phenomenon of gun violence.
Undoubtedly, these numbers are alarming and require the need for the necessary steps to effectively get rid of the crisis of gun violence. The consideration of the issue of gun violence as a public health issue is crucial because it comes up with many complex aspects. This particular problem deeply prevails in our roots and can be eradicated through the consideration of health interventions at the national level. The formation and implementation of an effective public health policy are crucial to achieving the objective of safety for our families and communities. The understanding of this problem can be enhanced by increasing the funding for the feature of research. It is feasible for the country to encourage more people to invest their energies in understanding the issue of gun violence and propose effective solutions to implement the approach of gun control properly. There is the need of more research is required as it is observed that there is only 0.7% of funding associated with research about gun violence (“Gun Violence”).
I want you to critically focus towards the solution to address this prevailing issue of gun violence. There is a need to adopt the facets which help to maintain the approach to gun control. Proper formulation and implementation of different policies can help identify the problem and propose solutions to this issue. Effective government interventions in the form of policies are the ultimate solution to address the issue of gun violence at the national level (Novella). It is crucial to critically observe the people’s access to the different forms of weapons and ammunition. The prospect of gun control can be effectively achieved through the implementation of limited access to ammunition. If it became difficult for the country’s youth to access and purchase weapons, then it surely would reduce their inclination to violence (Gangs et al.). Another policy which can play a positive role in reducing gun violence in the country is to consider the facet of collaboration. Effective collaboration between different stakeholders can help the nation to understand the cause of gun violence and to propose an effective solution to address this issue. It is viable for the country’s law enforcement agencies to create a bridge with the country’s health sector. This form of consideration can help us understand the overall health perspective related to this issue.
I want to convey my expectations to you to consider the importance of the issue of gun violence and propose effective interventions to deal with this problem. It is crucial to consider the importance of the involvement of the health sector in addressing this problem. I am expecting you to take the necessary measures to increase funding for the research to understand the intensity of this issue deeply. I am hoping for a positive response from your side concerning this issue.
Regards
Work Cited
Gangs, Drugs, et al. Strategies for Reducing Gun Violence: The Role of Gangs, Drugs and Firearm Accessibility.
“Gun Violence.” American Public Health Association, 2018, https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/gun-violence.
Novella, Steven. “Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue.” Science-Based Medicine, 21 Feb. 2018, https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/gun-violence-as-a-public-health-issue/.
