BALTIMORE —

The University of Maryland School of Medicine conducted a review on the physical, psychological and social impacts of firearm injuries.

The purpose was to standardize long-term recovery pathways for shooting survivors.

"Physically, it can be life-altering," said Dr. Melike Harfouche, a surgeon and assistant professor at UMMS. "Mentally, even if it isn't physically life-altering, it can still be life-altering."

The study found that:

The review recommended hospitals take part in violence intervention programs.

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