A mother was concerned about her child dying of some childhood disease, because that is how some of her siblings died before her family came to the United States. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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Childhood is generally a healthy time of life. The incidence of childhood disease has decreased because the majority of children receive a full complement of immunizations during infancy and toddlerhood. The leading threat to children's health is accidental injury and exposure to environmental toxins, abuse, and violence.

A Mother Was Concerned About Her Child Dying of Some