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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Death For Male Children 5 to 14 in High Income Countries
| Cause of Death | Male Deaths | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road traffic injuries | 2,617 | 36.70% |
| 2 | Drowning | 857 | 12.02% |
| 3 | Leukemia | 765 | 10.73% |
| 4 | Self-inflicted injuries | 453 | 6.35% |
| 5 | Interpersonal Violence | 406 | 5.69% |
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- From the years 1993 to 1998 approximately 68% of firearm-related injuries for teenagers and young adults aged 15--24 years were from interpersonal violence in the United States.
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Death Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, High Income Countries
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses, epidemiological studies and health service data. Percentage of total is derived from 15 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses, epidemiological studies and health service data. Percentage of total is derived from 15 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
