What is the leading cause of death among teens, today?
2006-06-29 14:10:14 · 18 answers · asked by Ayla_Trip 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The Statistical Abstract of the US is the first place I look for this stuff. In 2002, for people age 15-24, there were about 33,000 deaths. 15,000 were accidents, and 11,000 of those were motor vehicle accidents. 5,000 were homicide, 4,000 were suicide, 2,000 were cancer.
The CDC also keeps detailed mortality information. I don't have a quick ref for death rates outside the US.
2006-06-29 14:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by fzl05a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the leading cause of death among teens today is drunk driving or any driving done under the influenceof a drug or alcohol.
2006-06-29 21:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by Angel Princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say, being a teenager myself, stressing over things so much that you would want to commit suicide. Drinking and driving is another one, they're at that stage where they want to experiment with different things, and they're also at the age where it's almost legal to drink.
2006-06-29 21:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Accidents
2. Homicide
3. Suicide
2006-06-29 21:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by KansasSpice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id go wit drugs b/c they think they cant die from it but then there r car accidents b/c they think they r great drivers and suicide as well b/c they become to stressed bout weight n stuff
have a great day
2006-06-29 21:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by buck_wonderz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MVA's with drugs or Alcohol at the root.
2006-06-29 21:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
accidental death. Mostly automobiles.
2006-06-29 21:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by qtrn2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motor vehicle accidents
2006-06-29 21:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by sjones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say car accidents and suicide
2006-06-29 21:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smoking the kronica smoke
2006-06-29 21:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by Lawlrus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋