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Firearms were the leading cause of children under the age of 19 in 2020. Until then, motor vehicle accidents had spent the last 60 years as the leading cause of death for kids.

Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children

Apr 22, 2022
The change occurred in 2020, researchers say. Overall firearm-related deaths increased 13.5% between 2019 and 2020, but such fatalities for those 1 to 19 years old jumped nearly 30%.
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Global Causes Of Death: Significant Shifts From 2000 To 2019

Dec 11, 2020
The No. 1 and 2 causes of death remain the same, but there have been a number of notable changes. And now there's a new disease to assess on the global landscape: COVID-19.
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Cancer, Heart Disease Leading Causes Of Death In Nevada

Jan 02, 2018

RENO, Nev. (AP) — New data from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health says cancer and heart disease are more likely to kill Nevadans than any other causes.

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How Many Teenagers Die Each Day ... And Why

May 16, 2017
A new report from the World Health Organization looks at the causes — and how most of the deaths could be prevented.
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