Asked by Maryann N Brito on Jul 12, 2024
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, 2016) , what is true about the prevalence of these causes of death for Americans aged 1-44 years?
A) Deaths from suicide and homicide combined are fewer than from accidents.
B) Deaths from suicide and homicide combined are more than from accidents.
C) Deaths from accidental injuries occur to more than one third of this group.
D) Deaths from homicide exceed deaths from suicide, but not from accidents.
Homicide
The intentional and illegal act of one individual causing the death of another.
Accidental Injuries
Unplanned injuries resulting from unexpected events, often leading to harm or damage.
- Comprehend the primary reasons for mortality across different age brackets and racial groups in the United States.
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Brenna McEntireJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, 2016), accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 1-44 years, with the combined total of deaths from suicide and homicide being fewer than those from accidents.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the primary reasons for mortality across different age brackets and racial groups in the United States.
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