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To the Editor: Kellermann et al. analyze gun ownership as a risk factor for homicide in the home (Oct. 7 issue).¹ A matter related to the methods used in their study has bearing on its validity and, consequently, on the far-reaching conclusions made by the authors. Although the use of case proxies is accepted, a comparable data source must be used for controls.

After the identification of the homicide victims, proxies were identified and asked to provide information on various characteristics of the deceased persons. Controls and control proxies were also identified, but the proxies in this group participated in . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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Guns and Homicide in the Home
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