A nurse wants to establish a program to decrease the death rate among children.Which of the following health problems should be the target of this program?

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Injuries are the number one cause of death for children (and young adults up to age 21 years)in the United States.Injuries and accidents are the most important causes of preventable disease,disability,and death among children.Most are preventable.Obesity,although a significant problem,is not a common cause of death in children.AIDS and vaccine-preventable diseases are not common causes of death among children.

A Nurse Wants to Establish a Program to Decrease the Death