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What is worse? Getting stabbed or getting shot?
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Both are very serious injuries that could lead to significant health problems and possibly death. However, gunshot wounds often cause more severe injuries and are more likely to be fatal than stab wounds. The leading cause of gun deaths in the US is murder, but suicide is also an important contributor. Domestic violence and gang violence are a major cause of gun injuries, but many gun injuries are also a result of accidental shootings or careless usage. Overall, there are about 30,000 gun deaths per year in the US, and around 2/3 are suicides. Alternately, the CDC estimates there are about 12,000 stabbing injuries per year. Gunshot wounds are more likely to cause serious internal injuries and require medical treatment, and are at higher risk for complications after treatment. Stabbing injuries are often less severe, but still can be fatal and have significant health consequences.