This week, the Trump administration introduced a new strategy aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of American children. The report, titled “Make Our Children Healthy Again,” emphasizes the importance of healthier eating habits and increased physical activity among children.
However, the report does not address a significant concern: the leading cause of death for American children and teenagers is gun violence, rather than factors such as processed foods or chemical exposure. This situation has come into sharper focus amid recent high-profile school shootings in the United States, prompting experts to advocate for the recognition of gun violence as a public health crisis.
As these discussions unfold, questions arise about the connections between the strategy for children’s health and the urgent need to address gun violence as a critical issue affecting youth in America.
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Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/09/12/1123577/the-download-americas-gun-crisis-and-how-ai-video-models-work/