Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Causes

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the causes of death among people?

• A) Compared with adolescence, death in childhood is more likely to occur because of motor vehicle accidents, suicide, and homicide.
• B) Major illnesses that cause death in children are heart disease, cancer, and birth defects.
• C) Younger adults are most likely to die from chronic ailments such as heart disease and cancer.
• D) The number of infant deaths caused by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is usually the lowest.

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