Crime & Safetyscore 755·7 metrosupdated 3h ago

Gun Violence in Jacksonville Tied to Redlining and Toxic Waste Sites

A boarded-up school in Jacksonville, Florida, built on a former toxic dump highlights the link between historical redlining and current gun violence rates. Research indicates that lead exposure in childhood is associated with increased risk of firearm violence in adulthood, exacerbating public health crises in segregated neighborhoods.

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