The leading cause of death and disability during childhood is:
1. Cerebral palsy.
2. Myelodysplasia.
3. Infections of the brain.
4. Traumatic brain injury.
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Rationale:
1. CP can cause disability, but children with CP live to be adults.
2. Myelodysplasia can cause disability, but death in childhood is not common.
3. Infections of the brain can cause disability and death, but because of immunizations, these diseases are less common than is traumatic brain injury.
4. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common injuries in childhood, and are the leading cause of death and disability during childhood.
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