At Age 65 and Older,the Death Rate from Unintentional Injuries

question 35

Multiple Choice

At age 65 and older,the death rate from unintentional injuries is __________.

• A) at an all-time low
• B) at an all-time high
• C) about the same as in middle adulthood
• D) about half as great as in adolescence

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