Safety measures for young adults and adolescents focus primarily on:
a. preventing injury secondary to physical infirmity or effects of medications
b. prevention of injury and education related to lifestyle choices and high-risk behaviors
c. providing adult supervision of activities
d. providing safety education related to stranger awareness
B
While good health is usually enjoyed by adolescents and young adults, their lifestyle may put them at risk for injury.
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