Which of the following statements concerning health promotion habits made by a young adult best reflects an understanding regarding the primary cause of death and injury among that age group?
1. "Eating a healthy, low-fat diet is very important to me."
2. "AIDS is nothing to mess with, so I always practice safe sex."
3. "Regardless of what my friends say, I always wear a seat belt."
4. "I enjoy mountain biking, but I always wear the right protection gear."
ANS: 3
Deaths and injury from motor vehicle accidents are significant among this age group.
Developing healthy habits to prevent heart disease later in life is important, but heart disease is not the leading cause of mortality and morbidity for the young adult.
Sexually transmitted diseases are a risk factor for this age group, but they do not represent the greatest risk for death and injury.
An injury related to occupation and recreation is a risk factor, but it is not the major cause of mortality and morbidity in this age group.
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