Which statement about unintentional injuries in childhood is true? A Girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to be injured. B) Compliant children are more likely than defiant children to be injured. C) Boys are more likely than girls to be injured. D) Middle-SES children are more likely than low-SES children to be injured

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Carl Soto

17 February, 17:06

Which statement about unintentional injuries in childhood is true? A Girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to be injured. B) Compliant children are more likely than defiant children to be injured. C) Boys are more likely than girls to be injured. D) Middle-SES children are more likely than low-SES children to be injured

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Samantha Mckinney · Answer 1

c. Boys are more likely than girls to be injured.

Explanation:

Research has shown over time that, boys at childhood have greater chance or risk of getting unintentional injuries than their female counterparts, right from the infancy through their childhood period. It has been observed that, this unintentional injuries among boys during childhood are caused by psychosocial; both psychological and social factors, and as well environmental influence.