Childhood and adolescent causes of death

Accidents are, by far, the leading cause of death among children and adolescents.

THE TOP THREE CAUSES OF DEATH BY AGE GROUP

0-1 years:

• Developmental and genetic conditions that were present at birth
• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• All conditions associated with prematurity and low birth weight

1-4 years:

• Accidents
• Developmental and genetic conditions that were present at birth
• Cancer

5-14 years:

• Accidents
• Cancer
• Homicide

15-24 years:

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Death among children and adolescents Prevention

Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)