The most common cause of death in the adolescent age-group involves
a. Drownings
b. Firearms
c. Drug overdoses
d. Motor vehicles
D
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A Drownings are major concerns in adolescence but do not cause the majority of
deaths.
B Firearms are major concerns in adolescence but do not cause the majority of
deaths.
C Drug overdoses are major concerns in adolescence but do not cause the majority
of deaths.
D Risk taking behaviors play a major role in the high incidence of motor vehicle
injuries and death among teenagers i.e. alcohol use, failure to wear a seatbelt,
and inexperience.
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