Which of the following statements regarding pediatric trauma is correct?

A. Children are less likely than adults to be struck by a car.
B. A child's head is less frequently injured than an adult's.
C. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries.
D. Inexperience and poor judgment are rare causes of pediatric trauma.


Answer: C. Children are more likely to experience diving-related injuries.

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