What Is the Leading Cause of Death for Unintentional Injuries

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the leading cause of death for unintentional injuries among children and teenagers?

• A) Drowning
• B) Motor vehicle accidents
• C) Burns
• D) Poisonings

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Definitions:

Scotoma

Small blind spot in the visual field caused by migraine or by a small lesion of the visual cortex.

Cortical Level

Pertains to the cerebral cortex, involving processes such as perception, thought, decision making, and language.

Myopia

A common vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where close objects appear clear, but distant ones are blurred.

Short-Range Vision

The ability to see and focus on objects that are close to the observer, typically within a few feet.