In addition to injuries, what are the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years?

a. Suicide and cancer
b. Suicide and homicide
c. Drowning and cancer
d. Homicide and heart disease


ANS: B
Suicide and homicide account for 16.7% of deaths in this age group. Suicide and cancer account for 10.9% of deaths, heart disease and cancer account for approximately 5.5%, and homicide and heart disease account for 10.9% of the deaths in this age group.

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