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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)
  • main cause of death among those aged 15–29

Is this an American thing? In Australia the leading cause is suicide, with auto accidents a distant second. However, it is the leading cause for 1-14 year olds.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It is at world level, according to WHO

    https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/topics/topic-details/GHO/road-traffic-mortality

    In the linked page the same WHO states that road fatalities are the leading cause of death "for children and young adults aged 5–29 years":

    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/road-traffic-injuries

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