The primary cause of death among school-age children is:
1. Suicide.
2. Cancer.
3. Unintentional injury and homicide.
4. Sickle Cell Disease.
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1. Though suicide is a concern and a cause of death, this is not the leading cause of death.
2. Cancer is in the top 10 causes of death, but is not the leading cause of death.
3. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death. Education and safety are important to help prevent these injuries.
4. Sickle cell disease is not a leading cause of death for this age group.
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