When planning for a community education program on injury prevention, what statistic should the nurse keep in mind?
A) Homicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 34 years
B) Suicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 35 years
C) Motor vehicle accidents are the fourth-leading cause of death for people in all age groups
D) Unintentional injuries is the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44 years
D) Unintentional injuries is the leading cause of death for people ages 1 to 44 years
Explanation: A) In 2014 in the United States, homicide was the third-leading cause of death for people ages 1-4 years and 15-34 years.
B) In 2014 in the United States, suicide was the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 years and the fourth-leading cause for those ages 35-54 years.
C) In 2014 in the United States, motor vehicle crashes were the fourth-leading cause of nonfatal injuries overall.
D) In 2014 in the United States, unintentional injuries ranked as the fourth-leading cause of death overall and the leading cause for persons ages 1-44 years, followed by motor vehicle crashes, suicide, and homicide.
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