Death Among Children and Adolescents
Alternate Names : Childhood and Adolescent Causes of Death
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The top 3 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:
15-24 years:
There are almost twice as many deaths in the first year of life than there are in the next 13 years total. Then, the death rate rises rapidly following puberty because of the large number of fatal accidents, homicides, and suicides in the 15-24 year age group. These three causes of death in teens should all be preventable. What is preventable
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