Which of the following statements regarding chest trauma in children is correct?
A) The pliability of children's rib cages predisposes them to sternal fractures.
B) Signs of a pneumothorax are often more obvious in children than in adults.
C) Children are more prone to intrathoracic trauma due to compression forces.
D) Most cases of fatal chest trauma occur in children who fall more than 10 feet.
Answer: C) Children are more prone to intrathoracic trauma due to compression forces.
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