According to the textbook,the leading cause of death for children and adults (under age 46)is ________.

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According to the textbook, the leading cause of death for children and adults under age 46 is injury, which includes unintentional injuries such as car accidents and falls, as well as intentional injuries such as suicide and homicide. Cancer and infectious disease become more prominent causes of death as people age beyond this age range. Genetic defects may contribute to some deaths, but they are less common than injuries, cancer, and infectious disease.

According to the Textbook,the Leading Cause of Death for Children