Which statement is supported by research on childhood injury rates in the United States?
A) Children from economically advantaged U.S. families are at greater risk for injury than children in other Western nations.
B) The rate of childhood death from injuryin the United States ishigher thanthe rates in developing countries.
C) Safety devices, such as car seats and bicycle helmets, are readily available and affordable in the United States, so injury rates are lower than those in other Western nations.
D) Contrary to popular belief, U.S. girls are more likely to be unintentionally injured than boys during childhood.
Answer: A
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