Publications
Firearm Related Injuries
Released: April 2024
In 2021, firearm related violence in Colorado hit a 40 year high according to an analysis of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment mortality data. Additionally, the American Public Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control classify firearm injury and death as a significant public health issue. This data analysis, using claims from the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) provides a snapshot of the types of firearm injuries that are occurring in the state by volume, rate per person, health care cost, geographic variation, and trends over time.