Which statement best illustrates that the main causes of teen mortality are high-risk behaviors?
a. Teenagers generally leave home before they are mature enough.
b. Teenagers often engage in activities that put them at risk for life-threatening dis-eases.
c. Teenagers are prone to developing chronic diseases that lead to disability early in life.
d. Teenagers want to get pregnant at an early age to be able to enjoy life later on.
ANS: B
Teenagers are often engaged in activities that put them at risk for life-threatening diseases. For example, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and newly identified sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in teenagers.
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