Asked by Jessica Mejia on Apr 29, 2024
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_______ is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years and ______ is the second leading cause of death for that age group.
A) Cancer; unintentional injury
B) Cancer; cardiovascular disease
C) Unintentional injury; cancer
D) Cardiovascular disease; cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.
Unintentional Injury
Injuries resulting from events that were not intended to cause harm, such as accidents or mishaps.
- Acquire knowledge about the key lifestyle determinants that lead to cancer incidents and fatalities in the US.
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valencia caffasoMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children aged 1-14 years, followed by cancer as the second leading cause of death. Therefore, option C is correct. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the correct order of leading causes of death among children aged 1-14 years.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the key lifestyle determinants that lead to cancer incidents and fatalities in the US.