6.02 : Injuries and Taking Risks
What is the proper category for a death caused by a terrorist attack?
intentional/unpreventable
What is the correct classification for a death that occurs when a driver who is not wearing a helmet crashes an all-terrain vehicle?
unintentional/preventable
Which type of injury is responsible for most ATV deaths?
head injury
Which accident could be classified as unintentional and unpreventable?
hit by a drunk driver
What is the proper category for an injury sustained in a fight that one provoked?
intentional/preventable
Which kind of injury occurs most often in fireworks accidents?
burns
What is the leading cause of death from unintentional injury for teens?
car accidents
Which risky behavior is exhibited in about half the cases of drownings among young males?
drinking alcohol
What is a risk that causes many teen car crashes?
driving under the influence
What is the second leading cause of death from unintentional injury for teens?
drowning