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