About The Study: In this cohort study, the presence and generosity of state refundable earned income tax credits were associated with a decrease in firearm suicide rates, supporting the growing body of literature highlighting the importance of antipoverty policies for reducing firearm suicide.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Nicole Asa, MPH, email nasa3@uw.edu .
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