Which of the following has contributed most significantly to the decline in U.S. burn mortality?
A) Public service announcements on radio, television, and billboards
B) Paramedic involvement in public education
C) Visits to elementary schools by firefighters
D) Improved building codes and construction and sprinkler and smoke detector use

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Improved building codes and construction practices, as well as increased use of sprinklers and smoke detectors, have been shown to greatly reduce the risk of fire-related fatalities. While public service announcements and education efforts may increase awareness and prevention, they are not as impactful as direct measures to reduce the risk of fires in the first place.

Which of the Following Has Contributed Most Significantly to the Decline