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Question 7769

Why are traffic accidents a problem that especially affects young people between the ages of 15 and 24?

  1. Because they are one of the leading causes of death among the population in that age group.
  2. Because no insurance company will insure them since they have so many accidents.
  3. Because they take longer to recover from injuries than older people.
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Correct answer: Because they are one of the leading causes of death among the population in that age group.

In Spain in 2024, traffic accidents caused 197 deaths among people ages 15 to 24 and were among the leading causes of death in that age group. In a similar impact, an older person suffers more serious injuries than a young person.

Defunciones por causas (lista reducida), sexo y edad. Año 2024