The statement that suicide is the third leading cause of death among 10- to 18-year-olds is misleading mainly because

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The statement is misleading because the overall mortality rate for 10- to 18-year-olds is low, so even though suicide ranks as the third leading cause of death, the absolute number of deaths is relatively small compared to mortality rates and causes in older age groups.

The Statement That Suicide Is the Third Leading Cause of Death