The leading cause of death for adolescent African American or Hispanic American boys is

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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), firearms are the leading cause of death for adolescent African American or Hispanic American boys. In 2017, homicide accounted for 89% of firearm deaths among 15-19 year-old African American males and 55% of firearm deaths among 15-19 year-old Hispanic males. In comparison, motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death for all adolescents in the United States, but not specifically for African American or Hispanic American boys.

The Leading Cause of Death for Adolescent African American or Hispanic