What is a key difference between the cause of death between emerging adults and middle-aged and older adults?

a) Emerging adults are more likely to die from accidents, while middle-aged and older adults are more likely to die from natural causes.
b) Emerging adults are more likely to die from cancer, while middle-aged and older adults are more likely to die from heart disease.
Consider This: Mortality increases as we age as bodies also age.
LO 3.1: Discuss changes in mortality rates and causes of death as we move through adulthood
c) Emerging adults are more likely to die from natural causes, while middle-aged and older adults are more likely to die from self-inflicted wounds.
Consider This: Mortality increases as we age as bodies also age.
LO 3.1: Discuss changes in mortality rates and causes of death as we move through adulthood
d) Emerging adults are more likely to die from car accidents, while middle-aged and older adults are more likely to die from falls from high places.
Consider This: Mortality increases as we age as bodies also age.
LO 3.1: Discuss changes in mortality rates and causes of death as we move through adulthood


ANS: a

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