Question

question 2
the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the united states is ______.

○ drowning

○ diseases

○ car crashes

○ accidents

Explanation:

To determine the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the US, we analyze the options: Drowning is a type of accident but not the leading overall. Diseases are less common as a leading cause in this age group compared to accidents. Car crashes are a type of accident. Accidents (including various types like motor vehicle, drowning, etc.) are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the US.

Answer:

D. Accidents