Amendment Quote by Steven Levitt
“If you own a gun and have a swimming pool in the yard, the swimming pool is almost 100 times more likely to kill a child than the gun is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Freakonomics by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, 2005
Statistical risk shows that environmental hazards can outweigh personal weapon risk.
In simple terms: Environment can be riskier than a gun.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize safety in home design.
Themes
safety
statistics
environment
child protection
Mood
practical
informative
Type
educational
policy
When to use this quote
- home building
- pool installation
- parenting decisions
Key Concepts
risk analysis
public health
policy
prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you mitigate pool hazards?
- What safety measures are essential?
A Different Perspective
Data may vary by region and usage patterns.
