Which of the following statements about traumatic injuries in the elderly is true?
a. Motor-vehicle collisions are responsible for over 75 percent of deaths.
b. Head injuries are easier to detect in the elderly than in younger adults.
c. Hyperthermia is an early sign of trauma.
d. Injuries are most commonly caused by falls.
Answer: d
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