The main causes of teen mortality are high-risk behaviors. Which of the following illustrate this point related to teenagers? Teenagers
1. Generally leave home before they are mature enough
2. Are often engaged in activities that put them at risk for life-threatening diseases
3. Are prone to chronic diseases that lead to disability early in life
4. Want to get pregnant at an early age to be able to enjoy life later on
ANS: 2
Teenagers are often engaged in activities that put them at risk for life-threatening diseases. For example, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and newly identified sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in teenagers.
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