First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety
Friday, January 23, 2009 - 20:56
in Health & Medicine
The rate of sudden deaths increased six-fold in the first year that California law enforcement agencies deployed the use of stun guns, according to a UCSF study. Findings also showed a two-fold increase in the rate of firearm-related deaths during the same time period.
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