San Diego Health

Guns are the leading cause of death for children in the US. A startling stat: On average, 13 kids die each day due to gun violence. It’s important to take steps to keep your child as safe as can be in the face of this disheartening epidemic. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Walter Biffl, MD, medical director of trauma and acute care surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, discuss ways to protect your kids from gun violence. Dr. Biffl outlines how to properly store guns and why it should be a part of the childproofing conversation, how parents can talk to their kids about gun safety, and how to address the issue with friends and family members before trusting them to care for your child.