In 2020, Guns Became the Leading Cause of Death for US Kids | Time

In 2020, Guns Became the Leading Cause of Death for US Kids | Time: Firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teenagers in 2020, according to researchers who analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This sad fact represents a major shift in risks for young people in the U.S. For over 60 years, car accidents were the leading cause of death for kids and teens. Car accidents are now number two, while drug overdoses are number three.