Columbus top doctor reacts to gun violence being called a national health crisis

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The gun violence plaguing major metropolitan cities and small towns in the United States has officially been declared a national public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General.

A 40-page advisory outlined the statistics around deaths related to firearms as well as proposals for lawmakers on how to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts said the data and deaths associated with gun violence are alarming.