Death rates are low in adolescence, but they are nearly twice as great for female adolescents as male adolescents.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Rationale: Correct. Death rates are low in adolescence, but they are nearly twice as great for male adolescents as female adolescents. A major reason for this discrepancy is that males take more risks that end in death as a result of accidents, homicide, or suicide. See 14-3: Health in AdolescenceHealth in Adolescence

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