Each of the Following Is True About Fatal Injuries Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true about fatal injuries except:

• A)more deaths are caused by fatal injuries than by disease or congenital defects.
• B)fatal injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S.
• C)the primary cause of fatal injury is drowning.
• D)nearly a third of injury-related deaths occur during the first year of life.

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Definitions:

Cherokee

The Cherokee are a Native American people historically settled in the southeastern United States, now primarily in Oklahoma and North Carolina, known for their rich culture, language, and forced relocation events like the Trail of Tears.

Gold

A chemical element with the symbol Au, gold is a precious metal known for its use in jewelry, currency, and various industrial applications due to its conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

Worcester V. Georgia

A U.S. Supreme Court case in 1832 that held that Native American nations were distinct communities with the right to maintain lands independent of state laws.

Cherokee Nation

A large Native American tribe historically based in the southeastern United States, known for their adaptation to European American culture and the tragic Trail of Tears relocation.