Which of the Following Statements About Childhood Injuries Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about childhood injuries is true?

• A) Injury fatalities decrease from middle childhood into adolescence.
• B) Injury rates for girls are considerably higher than those for boys.
• C) Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury fatalities in middle childhood.
• D) Sports-related injuries are the second leading cause of injury in middle childhood.

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