Compare the leading causes of death for teens with those of all ages?

Answer 1

The leading causes of death in the world (not just America) are as follows;

• Coronary Heart disease - 7.2 Million
• Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases - 5.7 Million
• Lower respiratory infections - 4.1 Million
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 3.0 Million
• Diarrhoeal diseases - 2.1 Million
• HIV/AIDS - 2.0 Million
• Tuberculosis - 1.4 Million
• Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers - 1.3 Million
• Road traffic accidents - 1.2 Million
• Prematurity and low birth weight - 1.1 Million

The above data was recorded from the year 2004.

Answer 2

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens. The primary cause of death for teens is accidents caused by unintentional injuries.

Answer 3

The ten leading causes of deaths in teens are as follows:

Suicide

Homicide

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Vehicular deaths (automobile or motorcycle)

Alcohol poisoning

Drug overdose

Gang violence (gun shot wound)

Sexual transmitted diseases (ex: HIV)

Poor health

Pregnancy

Answer 4

suicide and motor vehicle accidents are the highest in teen death .