Author Question: In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are: a. ... (Read 60 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are:

a. Suicide, cancer. c. Homicide, heart disease.
b. Homicide, suicide d. Drowning, cancer.

Question 2

The major cause of death for children older than 1 year is:

a. Cancer. c. Unintentional injuries.
b. Infection. d. Congenital abnormalities.

yasmin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In this age group the leading cause of death is accidents, followed by homicide and suicide. Other causes of death include cancer and heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1 year through adolescence. Congenital anomalies are the leading cause of death in those younger than 1 year and are less significant in this age group. There have been major declines in deaths attributed infection as a result of improved therapies. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in this age group.