Major Causes Of Death In Children
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Childhood and adolescent causes of death
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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 andlow birth weight
1-4 years:
- Accidents
- Developmental and genetic conditions that were present at birth
- Cancer
5-14 years:
- Accidents
- Cancer
- Homicide
15-24...
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