Question 4590
In the same accident, in which vulnerable group are injuries most severe?
- In children.
- In young people.
- In older adults.
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Correct answer: In older adults.
With the same impact, an older adult is less likely to survive than a child or a young person, and if they survive, their injuries are usually more serious. As the body ages, it loses bone and muscle mass and is less able to withstand the impact.