The leading cause of death during the toddler period is:
a. Injuries. c. Congenital disorders.
b. Infectious diseases. d. Childhood diseases.
ANS: A
Injuries are the single most common cause of death in children ages 1 through 4 years. It is the period of highest death rate from injuries of any childhood age-group except adolescence. Infectious and childhood diseases are less common cause of deaths in this age-group. Congenital disorders are the second leading cause of death in this age-group.
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