Test Bank - Wongs Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition (Hockenberry, 2024), Chapter 1-34 | All Chapters
1. What is the major cause of death for children in the United States? a. Heart disease b. Childhood cancer c. Injuries d. Congenital anomalies ANS: C Unintentional injuries (accidents) are the leading cause of death after age 1 year through adolescence. The leading cause of death for those younger than 1 year is congenital anomalies, and childhood cancers and heart disease cause a significantly lower percentage of deaths in children older than 1 year of age.
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