Automobile accidents

A) are the leading cause of death in U.S. children.
B) have declined significantly in the U.S. over the past decade.
C) are the sixth leading cause of death in U.S. children.
D) occur more often among children from higher economic status families.

Leading Cause

A primary factor or condition that is responsible for a specific outcome, often used in the context of describing the most common reason for a disease or death.

Economic Status

A measure of a family's or individual's financial health and their ability to afford living expenses and necessities.