Which Statement About Unintentional Injuries in Childhood Is True

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement about unintentional injuries in childhood is true?

• A) Girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to be injured.
• B) Compliant children are more likely than defiant children to be injured.
• C) Boys are more likely than girls to suffer severe injuries.
• D) Middle-SES children are more likely than low-SES children to be injured.

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