What is a common finding related to violence in our communities?
A. Fewer than 25% of students in grades 9 to 12 report physical fighting during the past year.
B. Firearms are responsible for 82% of the homicides in adults 25 to 45 years of age.
C. Homicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 24 years of age.
D. Most injuries received from violence do not require visits to the emergency department.
ANS: C
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