The leading cause of maternal blunt trauma is
a. cerebrovascular accident. c. idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
b. MVA. d. domestic violence.
B
Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are the leading cause of maternal blunt trauma and account for 55% to 82% of maternal trauma.
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