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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.