Which of the following is descriptive of deaths caused by unintentional injuries?
a. More deaths occur in males.
b. More deaths occur in females.
c. The pattern of deaths varies widely in Western societies.
d. The pattern of deaths does not vary according to age and sex.
ANS: A
Most deaths from unintentional injuries occur in males. The pattern of death caused by unintentional injuries is consistent in Western societies. Causes of unintentional deaths vary with age and gender.
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