Top 10 causes of death for people aged 15-24
years.
Top 10 Causes of Death for People Aged 15-24 Years
(mortality rate per 100,000 population)
Accidents 37.0
Assault 12.7
Intentional self-harm 9.8
Malignant neoplasms 4.1
Diseases of the heart 2.5
Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal 1.1
abnormalities
Cerebrovascular diseases 0.5
Diabetes mellitus 0.4
Influenza and pneumonia 0.4
Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium 0.4
Source: 2005 preliminary data, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
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