A nurse is conducting a safety seminar and reminds the audience that upper extremity amputations are most frequently caused by trauma.Which population has the highest incidence of this type of amputation?

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The highest incidence of upper extremity amputations caused by trauma is among young men, particularly those involved in high-risk activities such as military service, construction work, and sports like football or motocross. School-aged boys are also at higher risk than school-aged girls. Young women have a lower incidence of upper extremity amputations caused by trauma.

A Nurse Is Conducting a Safety Seminar and Reminds the Audience