Cancer and heart disease ______.A) are the most common causes of death in young adults more than any other causeB) kill a smaller percentage of people aged 25 to 44 than aged 15 to 24C) take fourth and fifth place in the list of leading causes of death for teenagers and early adultsD) are more frequently diagnosed in early adulthood than in middle adulthood

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Cancer and heart disease ______.A)  are the most common causes of death in young adults more than any other causeB)  kill a smaller percentage of people aged 25 to 44 than aged 15 to 24C)  take fourth and fifth place in the list of leading causes of death for teenagers and early adultsD)  are more frequently diagnosed in early adulthood than in middle adulthood

Joshua Solano · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Cancer and heart disease are not the leading causes of death among teenagers and young adults, but rather, they rank lower compared to other causes such as accidents, suicide, and homicide. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they misrepresent the prevalence and impact of cancer and heart disease in different age groups.

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