Which of the Following Hazards Causes the Greatest Number of Deaths

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hazards causes the greatest number of deaths per year in the United States?

• A) Volcanoes
• B) Hurricanes
• C) Tornadoes and other windstorms
• D) Landslides
• E) Drought

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Definitions:

Mentally Ill

A term used to describe individuals who have a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.

Psychiatric Inpatients

Describes individuals admitted to a hospital or clinic for psychiatric care, typically due to severe mental health issues that cannot be managed on an outpatient basis.

Incompetent

Lacking the necessary skills, qualifications, or capacity to perform a legally recognized act or duty.

Psychiatric Patients

Individuals receiving treatment for mental health disorders, ranging from mood disorders to more severe mental illnesses.