What is the greatest cause of death in the 25–34 age group in Australia?
a. Suicide.
b. Motor vehicle accidents.
c. Cancer.
d. Accidental poisoning.
a
While there has been a decline in the incidence of
suicide in the past decade, suicide remains the major cause of
death for both males and females in this age group.
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