In addition to injuries, the leading causes of death in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years are:
a. Suicide, cancer. c. Homicide, heart disease.
b. Homicide, suicide d. Drowning, cancer.
ANS: B
In this age group the leading cause of death is accidents, followed by homicide and suicide. Other causes of death include cancer and heart disease.
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A) "I find it's best to study the easy subjects first and then the hard subjects." B) "In order to be efficient, I always try to do my studying as fast as I can." C) "I don't take a break until I've finished everything that I have to study." D) "I try to schedule my studying ahead of time so that I get everything done."
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