Which of the following best describes the risk for violence among females in the United States today?
a. One of top five causes of death from age 1 to 44 years
b. One of top 10 causes of death, especially among girls aged 1 to 4 years
c. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among women aged 15 to 24 years
d. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among vulnerable elderly
ANS: A
Among all females, homicide ranks in the top five causes of death among ages 1 to 44 years. Homicide is the third leading cause of death among females in the age groups of 1 to 4 and 20 to 29 years, is the fourth leading cause of death in the 5 to 14 year age group, and ranks fifth in the 30 to 34 year age group.
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