According to the World Health Organization, Where Does Drowning Rank

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to the World Health Organization, where does drowning rank worldwide as a cause of unintentional death?

• A) It is the leading cause of unintentional death.
• B) It is the second leading cause of unintentional death.
• C) It is the third leading cause of unintentional death.
• D) It ranks 23rd among the causes of unintentional death.

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